SB 9 — Sumter 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
Last action — Senate Tabled
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 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
The bill provides a homestead tax exemption in Sumter County based on a new sales tax.
This bill establishes a homestead exemption from Sumter County ad valorem taxes. The exemption's amount is based on assessed property value and proceeds from a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST).
What this means for you
- Families: This bill could provide tax relief for families who own homes in Sumter County.
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Sumter 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 Sumter 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
- Latest version View text Current pdf
- SB 9EX Local Ad View text Current pdf
- Introduced As introduced LC 44 3605 pdf
Action History
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Senate Tabled
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Senate Reconsidered
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Senate Notice to Reconsider
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Senate Local Lost
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Senate Committee Favorably Reported
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Senate Read and Referred
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Senate Hopper
Sponsors
- Freddie Powell Sims · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on · 17 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Freddie Powell Sims Democrat Voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (246)
246 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 246 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 28 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| % 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 26 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Democrat | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | 21 | 0 | 6 |
| % 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 9 do?
- A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Sumter 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 Sumter 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 9?
- SB 9 is sponsored by Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 9?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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