Georgia bills · 2026 Special Session
Georgia SB 7
Webster County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST); provide homestead exemption
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Freddie Powell Sims
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Webster County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Webster County; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #21 - 2026 Special Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Jun 22, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #20 - 2026 Special Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jun 22, 2026 · Senate
Senate Tabled - Jun 22, 2026 · Senate
Senate Reconsidered - Jun 22, 2026 · Senate
Senate Notice to Reconsider - Jun 22, 2026 · Senate
Senate Local Lost - Jun 22, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Jun 20, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
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