Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 498
Garden City Charm and Tourism Act; enact
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lynn Heffner
- Karlton Howard (Democratic)
- L.C. Myles (Democratic)
- Mark Newton (Republican)
- Brian Prince (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Augusta-Richmond County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #106 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 21, 2025 House | House Vote #58 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- May 13, 2025 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 13, 2025 · Senate
Act 144 - May 13, 2025 · House
House Date Signed by Governor - Apr 7, 2025 · House
House Sent to Governor - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 24, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 21, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Feb 21, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 21, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 20, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 19, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 18, 2025 · House
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