Georgia bills · 2026 Special Session
Georgia SB 8
City of Plains; 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 City of Plains 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 Sumter County; to provide for applicability; 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, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #20 - 2026 Special Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Jun 22, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #21 - 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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