Georgia House Bill 1168
Session 2025_26
Heard County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
Became Law
Signed by Governor on May 11, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1168
State
Georgia
Session
2025_26
checkPassed on February 17, 2026
Motion Text
House Vote #513 - 2025-2026 Regular Session
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Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Heard County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the total assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; 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.
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05/11/2026
Senate
Act 543
05/11/2026
House
House Date Signed by Governor
04/06/2026
House
House Sent to Governor
02/24/2026
Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted
02/24/2026
Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
02/18/2026
Senate
Senate Read and Referred
02/17/2026
House
House Passed/Adopted
02/17/2026
House
House Third Readers
02/17/2026
House
House Committee Favorably Reported
02/05/2026
House
House Second Readers
02/04/2026
House
House First Readers
02/03/2026
House
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Sources
GA Legislature
Record Created
Feb 4, 2026 7:27:22 AM
Record Updated
May 13, 2026 4:22:08 PM