Georgia 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 317 — Homestead Exemption; Fulton County school district; ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide

Last action — Effective Date

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Fulton County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective Date

  2. Act 485

  3. Senate Date Signed by Governor

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

  5. Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub

  6. House Passed/Adopted Reconsidered Bill/Resolution By Substitute

  7. House Reconsidered

  8. House Notice to Reconsider

  9. House Third Reading Lost

  10. House Third Readers

  11. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  12. House Second Readers

  13. House First Readers

  14. Senate Passed/Adopted

  15. Senate Third Read

  16. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

  17. Senate Read and Referred

  18. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (241)

241 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

PASSAGE

Passed 36 Yea · 17 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17001
Democrat 11100
Unaffiliated 18602
Total 361703
% of votes cast 64%30%0%5%
How each member voted (56)
Member Party Vote
BLACK, 8TH — Yea
BURKE, 11TH — Yea
BUTLER, 55TH — Nay
DUGAN, 30TH — Yea
HARPER, 7TH — Yea
HEATH, 31ST — Yea
HENSON, 41ST — Nay
HILL, 4TH — Yea
JACKSON, 2ND — Nay
JORDAN, 6TH — Yea
KIRK, 13TH — Yea
LIGON, JR., 3RD — Yea
MCKOON, 29TH — Yea
MILLAR, 40TH — Yea
MULLIS, 53RD — Yea
SEAY, 34TH — Nay
SHAFER, 48TH — Yea
STONE, 23RD — Yea
TATE, 38TH — Not Voting
THOMPSON, 5TH — Nay
THOMPSON, 14TH — Yea
TIPPINS, 37TH — Yea
UNTERMAN, 45TH — Yea
WILKINSON, 50TH — Yea
WILLIAMS, 27TH — Not Voting
WILLIAMS, 39TH — Nay
David Lucas Democrat Nay
Donzella James Democrat Nay
Ed Harbison Democrat Nay
Elena Parent Democrat Nay
Emanuel Jones Democrat Nay
Freddie Powell Sims Democrat Nay
Gail Davenport Democrat Nay
Harold Jones II Democrat Nay
Michael 'Doc' Rhett Democrat Nay
Nan Orrock Democrat Nay
Tanya Miller Democrat Yea
Tonya Anderson Democrat Nay
Ben Watson Republican Yea
Bill Cowsert Republican Yea
Blake Tillery Republican Yea
Brandon Beach Republican Yea
Brian Strickland Republican Yea
Charles Martin Republican Yea
Chuck Hufstetler Republican Not Voting
Chuck Payne Republican Yea
Frank Ginn Republican Yea
John Albers Republican Yea
John F. Kennedy Republican Yea
Kay Kirkpatrick Republican Yea
Larry Walker, III Republican Yea
Lee Anderson Republican Yea
Marty Harbin Republican Yea
Matt Brass Republican Yea
Steve Gooch Republican Yea
Todd Jones Republican Yea

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Subjects

taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 317 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Fulton County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 317?
SB 317 is sponsored by John Albers (Republican), Fran Millar, David Shafer, Donzella James (Democrat), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), and Brandon Beach (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 317?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 317?
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