Proposed Senate first readers, 2020 June 22

PROPOSED SENATE FIRST READERS MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020
THIRTY-SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 531. SR 1011.

By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Jordan of the 6th and Tate of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real property; 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; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Jordan of the 6th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Lillian E. Smith for her work as a gifted writer, educator, and activist who was one of the first prominent white southerners to openly denounce racial segregation and be recognized by the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes.

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