Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 382
Ad Valorem Taxation; make the state-wide base year homestead exemption mandatory for all political subdivisions
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Chuck Hufstetler (Republican)
- John Albers (Republican)
- Larry Walker, III (Republican)
- Jason Anavitarte (Republican)
- Bo Hatchett (Republican)
- Randy Robertson (Republican)
- Shawn Still (Republican)
- Clint Dixon (Republican)
- Carden Summers (Republican)
- Billy Hickman (Republican)
- Ben Watson (Republican)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican)
- Jason T. Dickerson
- Mike Hodges (Republican)
- Chuck Payne (Republican)
- Drew Echols (Republican)
- Brian Strickland (Republican)
- Rick Williams (Republican)
- Sam Watson (Republican)
- Matt Brass (Republican)
- Lee Anderson (Republican)
- Marty Harbin (Republican)
- Greg Dolezal (Republican)
- Steve Gooch (Republican)
- Blake Tillery (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to make the state-wide base year homestead exemption mandatory for all political subdivisions; to repeal a related tax bill requirement; to make conforming changes; to amend Article 2B of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special district option sales and use tax, so as to remove a condition precedent to the call for a referendum for such tax; to provide for effective dates and applicability; 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 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #513 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #511 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #514 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Mar 27, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Mar 25, 2026 · House
House Withdrawn, Recommitted - Mar 20, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 5, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 4, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Senate Engrossed - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
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