Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 824
Dawson County; ad valorem tax; close new applications for certain homestead exemptions for senior citizens
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Will Wade (Republican)
- Johnny Chastain (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #400 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 31, 2025 House | House Vote #342 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- May 14, 2025 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 14, 2025 · Senate
Act 338 - May 14, 2025 · House
House Date Signed by Governor - Apr 8, 2025 · House
House Sent to Governor - Apr 2, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted - Apr 2, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 31, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Mar 31, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 31, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Mar 31, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 28, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Mar 27, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Mar 25, 2025 · House
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