Georgia Senate Bill 8
Session 2026_ss
City of Plains; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST); provide homestead exemption
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 18, 2026
Sponsor
Freddie Powell Sims
First Action
Jun 18, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 22, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
8
State
Georgia
Session
2026_ss
Freddie Powell Sims
grade
Primary
Motion Text
Senate Vote #21 - 2026 Special Session
Senate Roll Call Votes
Yes
Yes
Other
Yes
Yes
Other
Yes
Other
Yes
Yes
HOWARD
No
JACKSON
No
Yes
Yes
JONES
No
Other
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
SIMS
No
Other
Yes
WATSON
Yes
WATSON
Other
WILLIAMS
Yes
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Plains 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 Sumter County; 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.
As introduced LC 46 1575
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06/20/2026
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06/18/2026
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Record Created
Jun 19, 2026 4:11:09 AM
Record Updated
Jun 23, 2026 4:18:07 AM