Georgia House Bill 1200
Session 2025_26
Chatham County; City of Savannah; school district ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; provisions
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Passed Senate on Feb 24, 2026
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First Action
Feb 5, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 24, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1200
State
Georgia
Session
2025_26
checkPassed on February 12, 2026
Motion Text
House Vote #506 - 2025-2026 Regular Session
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Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a base year assessed value homestead exemption from Chatham County and City of Savannah School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, approved April 12, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4215), as amended, so as to prevent any increases in the adjusted base year assessed value of properties above the value set in tax year 2025; 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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02/24/2026
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Senate Passed/Adopted
02/24/2026
Senate
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02/17/2026
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Senate Read and Referred
02/12/2026
House
House Passed/Adopted
02/12/2026
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02/12/2026
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02/09/2026
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02/06/2026
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02/05/2026
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Sources
GA Legislature
Record Created
Feb 6, 2026 7:42:42 AM
Record Updated
Feb 28, 2026 8:52:48 AM