Senate first readers, 2025 March 31

SENATE FIRST READERS MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025 THIRTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 493.

By Senators Mallow of the 2nd, Halpern of the 39th, Esteves of the 35th, Jackson of the 41st, Jones II of the 22nd and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a Children First Trust Fund; to provide for the investment and reinvestment of a portion of the moneys appropriated into such fund; to provide that returns on such investments shall be used for financial assistance for child care services; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to Children and Families Committee.

SR 494.

By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Hodges of the 3rd, Robertson of the 29th, Kennedy of the 18th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel O'Connor for his service in redistricting and celebrating his birthday; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 495.

By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Rhett of the 33rd, Payne of the 54th, Esteves of the 35th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the life and legacy of Judge Reuben Green; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 496.

By Senators Brass of the 6th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Norma Haynes; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

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SR 497.

By Senators Brass of the 6th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Ernest Sumner; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 498. By Senators Wicks of the 34th and Davenport of the 17th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the North Fayette Community Association; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 499. By Senators Esteves of the 35th, Halpern of the 39th and Kemp of the 38th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 20-26, 2025, as Independent Order of Odd Fellows Week; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 500. By Senators Esteves of the 35th, Halpern of the 39th and Kemp of the 38th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Jamila "Mary Ethel Dozier" Jones; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 501.

By Senators Esteves of the 35th, Halpern of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Parent of the 44th, James of the 28th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charlotte Keenan on winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

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SR 502.

By Senators Esteves of the 35th, Halpern of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Parent of the 44th, James of the 28th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henry Carter on winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 503.

By Senators Esteves of the 35th, Halpern of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Parent of the 44th, James of the 28th and others:

A RESOLUTION congratulating Midtown High School for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 504.

By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Echols of the 49th, Tillery of the 19th, Hatchett of the 50th, Payne of the 54th and others:

A RESOLUTION congratulating and honoring William Edwards; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 505.

By Senators Esteves of the 35th, Kemp of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th and Parent of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating Rhea El-Deiry; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 506.

By Senators Esteves of the 35th, Kemp of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th and Parent of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating Sarah Paisley Owen; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

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SR 507.

By Senators Esteves of the 35th, Orrock of the 36th, Kemp of the 38th and Parent of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating Katya Tumanova; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 508.

By Senators Esteves of the 35th, Kemp of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th and Parent of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Midtown High School girls swim relay team; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 509.

By Senators Esteves of the 35th, Orrock of the 36th, Kemp of the 38th and Parent of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating Dabney Bond; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

HB 709. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th and Erwin of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Demorest, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 756.

By Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Hitchens of the 161st, Petrea of the 166th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Westbrook of the 163rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Chatham Area Transit Authority, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5082), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5296), so as to abolish the current authority memberships; to provide for new board membership; to provide terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 799. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Long County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3293), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4390), so as to provide compensation for board of education members, the vice chairperson, and the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 801. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to re-create and establish the Board of Commissioners of Long County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3755), as amended, so as to revise the powers of the chairperson of the board of commissioners; to provide for a county manager; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 802. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cedartown, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 803. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Dublin independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 805. By Representative Hatchett of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Dublin independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide that such exemption shall only apply to tax years 2026 through 2030; 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, and 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.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
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HB 806. By Representative Rhodes of the 124th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Oglethorpe County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 807.

By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Parsons of the 44th, Carson of the 46th, Byrd of the 20th, Ridley of the 22nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes for the full value of the homestead after a two-year phase-in period for certain residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3793), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 19, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 3560), so as to extend the homestead exemption to surviving spouses without regard to the five-year residency requirement; to revise provisions for the grandfathering of certain residents; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 811.

By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lowndes County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older; to provide a homestead exemption from Lowndes County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 813.

By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lowndes County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 814.

By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lowndes County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older; to provide a homestead exemption from Lowndes County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 815.

By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lowndes County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that 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; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 816. By Representative Rhodes of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Greene County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions; to provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 819. By Representative Washburn of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Jasper County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 820. By Representative Washburn of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Jasper County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 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.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
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HB 823. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Chastain of the 7th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Dawson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain senior citizens, approved April 22, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 3588), so as to revise the definition of senior citizen; to provide that the homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Dawson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; to fix a nonsubstantive scrivener's error; 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.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee. HB 824. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Chastain of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to close for new applications certain homestead exemptions for senior citizens from Dawson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and homestead exemptions for senior citizens from Dawson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; 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. Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
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HB 832.

By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, New of the 40th, Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th and Momtahan of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Paulding County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 834. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cedartown, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 835.

By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Ridley of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Dalton independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or over, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3763), as amended, so as to increase such exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 836.

By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 73rd, Jenkins of the 136th, Glaize of the 67th and Dawson of the 65th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Coweta County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age but less than 71 years of age, $60,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 71 years of age but less than 75 years of age, and $80,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 75 years of age or older, approved January 17, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3501), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4204), so as to raise the exemption amounts; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 837.

By Representatives Myles of the 126th, Howard of the 129th, Heffner of the 130th, Prince of the 132nd and Newton of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Richmond County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 838.

By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Glaize of the 67th, Jenkins of the 136th, Bonner of the 73rd and Dawson of the 65th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating and providing a new charter for the City of Newnan, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5160), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 839.

By Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Persinger of the 119th, Erwin of the 32nd and Dunahoo of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a board of county commissioners for the county of Jackson," approved December 18, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 257), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3570), so as to revise provisions related to filling certain vacancies on the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 840. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Pickens County Airport Authority, approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3645), as amended; to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 841. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Pickens County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $40,000.00; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 842.

By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Ridley of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Whitfield County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $250,000.00 of the appraised value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 70 years of age or over, approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4357), so as to revise the exemption amount; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 843.

By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Ridley of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Dalton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 70 years of age or over, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3766), as amended, so as to increase such exemption; to revise provisions for the grandfathering of certain residents; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 844.

By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Ridley of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Whitfield County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or over, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4538), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4354), so as to revise the exemption amount; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 845.

By Representatives Ridley of the 22nd, Thomas of the 21st, Scoggins of the 14th, Byrd of the 20th, Ballinger of the 23rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the numbering of positions of membership on the Cherokee County Board of Education, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3207), as amended, so as to require an internal audit function of the board and to establish the position of internal auditor; to provide for the selection, powers, and duties of the internal auditor; to provide for internal cooperation; to provide a sunset date on the provisions governing such internal auditor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 846.

By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Ridley of the 22nd, Scoggins of the 14th, Jasperse of the 11th, Jones of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Cherokee County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount as determined from the proceeds generated from the collection of the retail homestead option sales and use tax for residents of that 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; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 847.

By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Campbell of the 35th, Seabaugh of the 34th, McQueen of the 61st, Ridley of the 22nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and certain employees of such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 848. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Polk County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the greater of 50 percent or $60,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older, in the amount of the greater of 75 percent or $80,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, and in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 77 years of age or older, all with a temporary cap on the annual aggregate exemption amount; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 849. By Representatives Greene of the 154th and Cheokas of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Airport Authority, approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4422), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010 p. 3570) and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5050), so as to rename the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 850.

By Representatives Newton of the 127th, Prince of the 132nd, Howard of the 129th, Heffner of the 130th and Myles of the 126th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Augusta-Richmond County ad valorem taxes for consolidated government purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 853.

By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Ridley of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Tunnel Hill ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $325,000.00 for each resident of the City of Tunnel Hill who is 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 related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 854.

By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Ridley of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Cohutta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $100,000.00 for each resident of the City of Cohutta who is 70 years of age or older, approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4375), so as to increase the exemption amount to $325,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 855. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Thomasville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., approved April 27, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3799), so as to revise provisions related to the expenditure of certain proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 856. By Representative LaHood of the 175th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Brooks County Development Authority, approved March 9, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2097), so as to revise provisions related to the appointment of members of the authority; to repeal outdated districting and initial term provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 857.

By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Campbell of the 35th, Seabaugh of the 34th, McQueen of the 61st, Ridley of the 22nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4333), so as to change the salary of the chief deputy clerk and the clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 858.

By Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Campbell of the 35th, Seabaugh of the 34th, McQueen of the 61st, Ridley of the 22nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, so as to change the compensation and number of certain staff of the solicitor-general; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 859. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Cartersville ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the city who is 65 years of age or older or totally disabled, approved March 29, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3950), as amended, so as to provide a homestead exemption from City of Cartersville independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $60,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents who are between 65 and 69 years of age or totally disabled; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 860. By Representatives Barton of the 5th and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide homestead exemptions from Gordon County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age and in the amount of $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4533), so as to increase said homestead exemption for residents who are between 65 and 69 years of age to $50,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
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HB 861. By Representatives Barton of the 5th and Ridley of the 6th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide homestead exemptions from City of Calhoun independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age and in the amount of $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4537), so as to increase said homestead exemption for residents who are between 65 and 69 years of age to $50,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee. HB 869. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a joint airport authority for the City of Cartersville and Bartow County, Georgia, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2270), so as to provide for the legislative delegation of Bartow County to appoint a member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
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HB 870.

By Representatives Neal of the 79th, Bell of the 75th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th, Flournoy of the 74th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Clayton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for residents of that county who are disabled veterans, senior citizens, unremarried surviving spouses of a peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty, or 100 percent disabled; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and a sunset; 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.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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