Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 297
Ad valorem tax; define multipurpose off-highway vehicle; provisions
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Victor Anderson (Republican)
- Trey Rhodes (Republican)
- Steven Meeks (Republican)
- Noel Williams, Jr. (Republican)
- David Huddleston (Republican)
- Justin Howard (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise the definition of "multipurpose off-highway vehicle"; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles and motor homes, so as to define "multipurpose off-highway vehicle" and subclassify such vehicles for ad valorem taxation purposes; to provide that such vehicles shall not be returned or taxed for ad valorem taxation purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
- LC 39 4573/a
- Sen Floor Amend 1 AM 39 0539
- Sen Floor Amend 2
- Sen Floor Amend 3
- Sen Ctee Sub LC 39 5123
- SCSFA to HB 297
- Sen Floor Amend 1 AM 39 0565
- Sen Floor Amend 2 AM 39 0570
- Floor Amendment AM 39 0549
- HB 297/AP*
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #985 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Apr 2, 2026 House | House Vote #841 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 31, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #902 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | fail | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 31, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #901 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 31, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #903 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 16, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #718 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 4, 2025 House | House Vote #182 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- May 12, 2026 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 12, 2026 · Senate
Act 708 - May 12, 2026 · House
House Date Signed by Governor - Apr 10, 2026 · House
House Sent to Governor - Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub - Apr 2, 2026 · House
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
Senate Recommitted - Mar 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 25, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 6, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Mar 4, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 4, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 26, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 10, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 6, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 5, 2025 · House
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