A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Hogansville ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Troup County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Troup County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Troup County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the life and memory of Raleigh James Rucker Jr., a former U.S. Army first sergeant who passed away in June 2026. It directly affects the members of the House of Representatives, who formally express their condolences and recognize his service and character. The resolution does not change laws or policies but serves as an official statement of respect and appreciation for his contributions to his family and community.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the life and memory of Benjamin A. Holden, a journalist and community leader who passed away on June 10, 2026. It recognizes his career achievements, including his work as a reporter for major publications and his leadership roles in journalism and media education. The resolution also highlights his contributions to education through his nonprofit organization and his dedication to family and community. Finally, it directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Holden's family as a gesture of respect.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Muscogee County, approved December 20, 1884 (Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 455), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4423), so as to provide an additional judge; to provide for the election of the initial additional judge; to provide for terms of office of said additional judge and successors to such judge; to provide for the powers and privileges of said additional judge; to provide for the compensation and expenses of said additional judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to extend the sunset date applicable to the exemption for sales of tickets, fees, and charges of admission to certain museums and fine arts performances or exhibitions at nonprofit facilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to increase the amount of tax credits available for the rehabilitation of certified structures; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of West Point ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in Clayton County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property in Dawson County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in DeKalb County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property in Troup County; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of non-exclusive easements for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Baldwin, Bartow, Bulloch, Camden, Catoosa, Chattooga, Clayton, Colquitt, DeKalb, Emanuel, Glynn, Habersham, Hall, Laurens, McDuffie, Morgan, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Talbot, Tift, and Walton Counties, Georgia and Hamilton County, Tennessee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.