HB 779 is sponsored by Ron Stephens (Republican), Shaw Blackmon (Republican), Bruce Williamson (Republican), John Carson (Republican), and Spencer Frye (Democrat).

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Georgia 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 779 — Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; revise distribution of the proceeds of such taxes among local governments

Last action June 29, 2020 — Effective Date

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2020. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 96% · high confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
5 sponsors

5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise the distribution of the proceeds of such taxes among local governments; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 29, 2020
Effective Date
June 29, 2020
Act 373
June 29, 2020
House Date Signed by Governor
June 26, 2020
House Sent to Governor
June 22, 2020
Senate Transmitted House
June 22, 2020
Senate Passed/Adopted
June 22, 2020
Senate Third Read
June 22, 2020
Senate Engrossed
March 13, 2020
Senate Read Second Time
March 12, 2020
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
February 26, 2020
Senate Read and Referred
February 25, 2020
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
February 25, 2020
House Third Readers
February 21, 2020
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
January 27, 2020
House Second Readers
January 16, 2020
House First Readers
January 15, 2020
House Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Ron Stephens Republican
Shaw Blackmon Republican
Bruce Williamson Republican
John Carson Republican
Spencer Frye Democrat

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (242)

242 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

February 25, 2020

Passed 157 Yea · 1 Nay · 22 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democrat	27	0	0	4
Unaffiliated	85	1	0	10
Republican	45	0	0	8
Total	157	1	0	22
% of votes cast	87%	1%	0%	12%

How each member voted (180)

Member	Party	Vote
ALLEN	—	Yea
ANULEWICZ	—	Yea
BARR	—	Yea
BEASLEY-TEAGUE	—	Yea
BELTON	—	Yea
BENTLEY	—	Yea
BENTON	—	Yea
BEVERLY	—	Yea
BODDIE	—	Yea
BRUCE	—	Yea
BURNS	—	Yea
CAMPBELL	—	Yea
CANNON	—	Yea
CANTRELL	—	Yea
CLARK	—	Yea
CLARK	—	Yea
CLARK	—	Yea
COLLINS	—	Yea
COOKE	—	Yea
DOLLAR	—	Yea
DREYER	—	Yea
DUKES	—	Yea
ENGLAND	—	Yea
FRAZIER	—	Yea
GARDNER	—	Yea
GILLIGAN	—	Yea
GLANTON	—	Not Voting
GORDON	—	Yea
GRAVLEY	—	Yea
GURTLER	—	Yea
HATCHETT	—	Yea
HENSON	—	Yea
HILL	—	Not Voting
HOGAN	—	Yea
HOLMES	—	Yea
HOPSON	—	Yea
HOUSTON	—	Yea
HOWARD	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JONES	—	Not Voting
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
KAUSCHE	—	Yea
KENNARD	—	Yea
KIRBY	—	Yea
KNIGHT	—	Yea
LARICCIA	—	Yea
LOPEZ ROMERO	—	Yea
LOTT	—	Yea
MARIN	—	Yea
MCCALL	—	Yea
MCLEOD	—	Yea
METZE	—	Yea
MOORE	—	Nay
MOORE	—	Yea
MORRIS	—	Yea
MORRIS	—	Not Voting
NGUYEN	—	Yea
NIX	—	Not Voting
PIRKLE	—	Yea
PRUETT	—	Yea
PULLIN	—	Yea
RALSTON	—	Not Voting
RICH	—	Not Voting
RIDLEY	—	Not Voting
ROBICHAUX	—	Yea
ROGERS	—	Yea
RUTLEDGE	—	Yea
SHANNON	—	Yea
SINGLETON	—	Yea
SMITH	—	Yea
SMITH	—	Not Voting
SMITH	—	Yea
SMITH	—	Yea
SMYRE	—	Yea
STEPHENSON	—	Yea
STOVALL	—	Yea
TANKERSLEY	—	Yea
TANNER	—	Yea
TAYLOR	—	Yea
THOMAS	—	Yea
THOMAS	—	Not Voting
TRAMMELL	—	Yea
TURNER	—	Yea
WATSON	—	Yea
WELCH	—	Yea
WILENSKY	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
WILLIAMS, JR.	—	Yea
WILSON	—	Yea
CALDWELL, JR.	—	Yea
Betsy Holland	Democrat	Yea
Billy Mitchell	Democrat	Yea
Brian Prince	Democrat	Yea
Carl Gilliard	Democrat	Yea
Carolyn Hugley	Democrat	Yea
Dar'shun Kendrick	Democrat	Yea
David Wilkerson	Democrat	Yea
Debbie Buckner	Democrat	Yea
Debra Bazemore	Democrat	Yea
Demetrius Douglas	Democrat	Yea
Dewey McClain	Democrat	Not Voting
Dexter Sharper	Democrat	Yea
Doreen Carter	Democrat	Yea
El-Mahdi Holly	Democrat	Yea
Josh McLaurin	Democrat	Yea
Karen Bennett	Democrat	Not Voting
Karla Drenner	Democrat	Yea
Kim Schofield	Democrat	Yea
Kimberly Alexander	Democrat	Yea
Mary Oliver	Democrat	Yea
Miriam Paris	Democrat	Yea
Rhonda Burnough	Democrat	Yea
Sally Harrell	Democrat	Yea
Sam Park	Democrat	Yea
Sandra Scott	Democrat	Yea
Scott Holcomb	Democrat	Not Voting
Sheila Nelson	Democrat	Yea
Shelly Hutchinson	Democrat	Yea
Spencer Frye	Democrat	Not Voting
Stacey Evans	Democrat	Yea
Viola Davis	Democrat	Yea
Alan Powell	Republican	Yea
Bill Hitchens	Republican	Yea
Bill Werkheiser	Republican	Yea
Bill Yearta	Republican	Yea
Bruce Williamson	Republican	Yea
Butch Parrish	Republican	Yea
Charles Martin	Republican	Not Voting
Chris Erwin	Republican	Yea
Chuck Efstration	Republican	Yea
Dale Washburn	Republican	Not Voting
Danny Mathis	Republican	Yea
Deborah Silcox	Republican	Yea
Don Parsons	Republican	Not Voting
Ed Setzler	Republican	Yea
Eddie Lumsden	Republican	Yea
Emory Dunahoo	Republican	Yea
Gerald Greene	Republican	Not Voting
Ginny Ehrhart	Republican	Yea
Houston Gaines	Republican	Yea
James Burchett	Republican	Yea
Jason T. Dickerson	Republican	Yea
Jesse Petrea	Republican	Yea
John Carson	Republican	Yea
John Corbett	Republican	Yea
John LaHood	Republican	Yea
Joseph Gullett	Republican	Yea
Josh Bonner	Republican	Yea
Karen Mathiak	Republican	Yea
Kasey Carpenter	Republican	Yea
Katie Dempsey	Republican	Yea
Lee Hawkins	Republican	Yea
Mandi Ballinger	Republican	Not Voting
Marcus Wiedower	Republican	Yea
Mark Newton	Republican	Yea
Martin Momtahan	Republican	Yea
Matt Barton	Republican	Yea
Matt Dubnik	Republican	Yea
Matt Reeves	Republican	Yea
Matthew Gambill	Republican	Yea
Mike Cheokas	Republican	Yea
Mitchell Scoggins	Republican	Yea
Rick Jasperse	Republican	Yea
Robert Dickey	Republican	Yea
Ron Stephens	Republican	Yea
Ron Stephens	Republican	Not Voting
Sharon Cooper	Republican	Not Voting
Shaw Blackmon	Republican	Yea
Steve Tarvin	Republican	Yea
Steven Meeks	Republican	Yea
Steven Sainz	Republican	Yea
Tim Fleming	Republican	Yea
Trey Kelley	Republican	Yea
Trey Rhodes	Republican	Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 779 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise the distribution of the proceeds of such taxes among local governments; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 779?: HB 779 is sponsored by Ron Stephens (Republican), Shaw Blackmon (Republican), Bruce Williamson (Republican), John Carson (Republican), and Spencer Frye (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 779?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2020. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 779?: Track HB 779 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 779
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2019-2020 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 15, 2020
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Ron Stephens

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