Georgia 2026EX Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 5 — City of Toccoa; 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

Last action — Senate Reconsidered Lost

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

This bill provides a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in Toccoa based on a new sales tax.

The bill offers a homestead exemption from city taxes in Toccoa, calculated annually using revenue from a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST). It establishes compliance measures and related processes for the implementation of this exemption.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This indicates a potential economic impact on local employment as tax structures may change due to the new exemption.
  • Families: This means potential tax relief for homeowners in Toccoa through a new exemption linked to local sales tax revenue.
  • Consumers: The implementation of this sales tax may affect the overall consumer pricing structure within the Toccoa area.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Toccoa 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 Stephens 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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Senate Reconsidered Lost

  2. Senate Taken from Table

  3. Senate Tabled

  4. Senate Reconsidered

  5. Senate Notice to Reconsider

  6. Senate Local Lost

  7. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

  8. Senate Read and Referred

  9. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on · 18 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Senate Vote #25 - 2026 Special Session

Passed 32 Yea · 19 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 29101
Democrat 01503
Unaffiliated 3300
Total 321904
% of votes cast 58%35%0%7%
How each member voted (55)
Member Party Vote
HOWARD — Nay
JACKSON — Nay
JONES — Nay
WATSON — Yea
WATSON — Yea
WILLIAMS — Yea
David Lucas Democrat Not Voting
Derek Mallow Democrat Not Voting
Donzella James Democrat Nay
Ed Harbison Democrat Nay
Elena Parent Democrat Nay
Freddie Powell Sims Democrat Nay
Gail Davenport Democrat Nay
Harold Jones II Democrat Nay
Josh McLaurin Democrat Nay
Kenya Wicks Democrat Nay
Michael 'Doc' Rhett Democrat Not Voting
Nan Orrock Democrat Nay
Nikki Merritt Democrat Nay
RaShaun Kemp Democrat Nay
Randal Mangham Democrat Nay
Sally Harrell Democrat Nay
Sheikh Rahman Democrat Nay
Sonya Halpern Democrat Nay
Bill Cowsert Republican Yea
Billy Hickman Republican Yea
Blake Tillery Republican Not Voting
Brad Thomas Republican Yea
Brian Strickland Republican Yea
Carden Summers Republican Yea
Chuck Hufstetler Republican Yea
Chuck Payne Republican Yea
Clint Dixon Republican Yea
Drew Echols Republican Yea
Ed Setzler Republican Yea
Frank Ginn Republican Yea
Greg Dolezal Republican Yea
Jason Anavitarte Republican Yea
Jason T. Dickerson Republican Yea
John Albers Republican Yea
Jon Burns Republican Yea
Kay Kirkpatrick Republican Yea
Larry Walker, III Republican Yea
Marty Harbin Republican Yea
Matt Brass Republican Yea
Matt Hatchett Republican Yea
Mike Hodges Republican Yea
Randy Robertson Republican Yea
Russ Goodman Republican Yea
Shawn Still Republican Yea
Steve Gooch Republican Yea
Steven McNeel Republican Yea
Timothy Bearden Republican Yea
Victor Anderson Republican Yea
Victor Anderson Republican Nay

Official roll call →

Senate Vote #20 - 2026 Special Session

Passed 31 Yea · 20 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 28102
Democrat 01701
Unaffiliated 3201
Total 312004
% of votes cast 56%36%0%7%
How each member voted (55)
Member Party Vote
HOWARD — Nay
JACKSON — Nay
JONES — Yea
WATSON — Yea
WATSON — Not Voting
WILLIAMS — Yea
David Lucas Democrat Nay
Derek Mallow Democrat Not Voting
Donzella James Democrat Nay
Ed Harbison Democrat Nay
Elena Parent Democrat Nay
Freddie Powell Sims Democrat Nay
Gail Davenport Democrat Nay
Harold Jones II Democrat Nay
Josh McLaurin Democrat Nay
Kenya Wicks Democrat Nay
Michael 'Doc' Rhett Democrat Nay
Nan Orrock Democrat Nay
Nikki Merritt Democrat Nay
RaShaun Kemp Democrat Nay
Randal Mangham Democrat Nay
Sally Harrell Democrat Nay
Sheikh Rahman Democrat Nay
Sonya Halpern Democrat Nay
Bill Cowsert Republican Yea
Billy Hickman Republican Yea
Blake Tillery Republican Yea
Brad Thomas Republican Yea
Brian Strickland Republican Not Voting
Carden Summers Republican Yea
Chuck Hufstetler Republican Yea
Chuck Payne Republican Yea
Clint Dixon Republican Yea
Drew Echols Republican Yea
Ed Setzler Republican Yea
Frank Ginn Republican Yea
Greg Dolezal Republican Yea
Jason Anavitarte Republican Yea
Jason T. Dickerson Republican Yea
John Albers Republican Yea
Jon Burns Republican Yea
Kay Kirkpatrick Republican Yea
Larry Walker, III Republican Not Voting
Marty Harbin Republican Yea
Matt Brass Republican Yea
Matt Hatchett Republican Yea
Mike Hodges Republican Yea
Randy Robertson Republican Yea
Russ Goodman Republican Yea
Shawn Still Republican Yea
Steve Gooch Republican Yea
Steven McNeel Republican Yea
Timothy Bearden Republican Yea
Victor Anderson Republican Yea
Victor Anderson Republican Nay

Official roll call →

Senate Vote #21 - 2026 Special Session

Passed 28 Yea · 21 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 26104
Democrat 01701
Unaffiliated 2301
Total 282106
% of votes cast 51%38%0%11%
How each member voted (55)
Member Party Vote
HOWARD — Nay
JACKSON — Nay
JONES — Nay
WATSON — Yea
WATSON — Not Voting
WILLIAMS — Yea
David Lucas Democrat Nay
Derek Mallow Democrat Not Voting
Donzella James Democrat Nay
Ed Harbison Democrat Nay
Elena Parent Democrat Nay
Freddie Powell Sims Democrat Nay
Gail Davenport Democrat Nay
Harold Jones II Democrat Nay
Josh McLaurin Democrat Nay
Kenya Wicks Democrat Nay
Michael 'Doc' Rhett Democrat Nay
Nan Orrock Democrat Nay
Nikki Merritt Democrat Nay
RaShaun Kemp Democrat Nay
Randal Mangham Democrat Nay
Sally Harrell Democrat Nay
Sheikh Rahman Democrat Nay
Sonya Halpern Democrat Nay
Bill Cowsert Republican Yea
Billy Hickman Republican Yea
Blake Tillery Republican Yea
Brad Thomas Republican Yea
Brian Strickland Republican Not Voting
Carden Summers Republican Yea
Chuck Hufstetler Republican Yea
Chuck Payne Republican Yea
Clint Dixon Republican Yea
Drew Echols Republican Yea
Ed Setzler Republican Not Voting
Frank Ginn Republican Yea
Greg Dolezal Republican Yea
Jason Anavitarte Republican Yea
Jason T. Dickerson Republican Yea
John Albers Republican Yea
Jon Burns Republican Yea
Kay Kirkpatrick Republican Yea
Larry Walker, III Republican Not Voting
Marty Harbin Republican Yea
Matt Brass Republican Yea
Matt Hatchett Republican Yea
Mike Hodges Republican Yea
Randy Robertson Republican Yea
Russ Goodman Republican Yea
Shawn Still Republican Yea
Steve Gooch Republican Not Voting
Steven McNeel Republican Yea
Timothy Bearden Republican Yea
Victor Anderson Republican Yea
Victor Anderson Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 5 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Toccoa 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 Stephens 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.
Who sponsors SB 5?
SB 5 is sponsored by Bo Hatchett (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 5?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 5?
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