Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 80 — Property Tax Exemptions; the definition of a homestead to include two places of residence for any married couple; expand

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions for property tax exemptions, so as to expand the definition of a homestead to include two places of residence for any married couple that lives apart in two different states with each spouse owning and occupying their respective residence for at least ten years; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (244)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 80 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions for property tax exemptions, so as to expand the definition of a homestead to include two places of residence for any married couple that lives apart in two different states with each spouse owning and occupying their respective residence for at least ten years; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 80?
SB 80 is sponsored by Emanuel Jones (Democrat), Brian Strickland (Republican), and Rick Williams (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 80?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 80?
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