Chatham County; school district ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; provisions
In plain English Allows homeowners receiving a state homestead exemption to automatically receive a Chatham County school district property tax exemption based on the difference between current and base year assessed values.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Chatham 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…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Chatham County; City of Savannah; school district ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; provisions
In plain English Freezes the adjusted base year assessed value of homestead-exempt properties in Chatham County and City of Savannah schools at their 2025 tax year value.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a base year assessed value homestead exemption from Chatham County and City of Savannah School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, approved April 12, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4215), as…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Garden City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; repeal Act
In plain English Repeals the law creating the Garden City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority and addresses its assets and liabilities.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Garden City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3983); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act; enact
In plain English Requires the Department of Community Health to annually review sickle cell disease medications and treatments for Medicaid recipients and report findings.
Official synopsis: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to conduct an annual review of medications…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-05
Garden City, City of; mayor to fill any vacancy in the office of mayor pro tempore; provide
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Garden City, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3581), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 4332),…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-04-02 · 2026-04-02
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 75th anniversary; recognize
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-27
Commerce and trade; filing of registration statements with the office of the Secretary of State; provide
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade names, so as to provide for filing of registration statements with…
Passed one chamberSenate Read Second Time · 2026-03-25
Evans, Shanita; commend
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shanita Evans; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-23
Local school systems; adopt policies that encourage student civic and political participation; urge
A RESOLUTION urging local school systems to adopt policies that encourage student civic and political participation; and for other purposes.
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2026-03-23
Savannah, City of; change corporate limits
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending the several Acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal…
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2026-03-20
Food service establishments; food allergy awareness; require certain actions
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to require certain actions relating to food allergy awareness in food service establishments; to…
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2026-03-20
House Study Committee on End of Life Issues; create
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on End of Life Issues; and for other purposes.
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2026-03-18
Rental Pricing Integrity Act; enact
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit certain practices by landlords and…
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2026-03-10
Ponzi Scheme Prevention Act; enact
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 and Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions and the "Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008," respectively, so as to remove an…
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2026-03-10
Ending Slavery in Georgia Amendment; propose – CA
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the exception allowing involuntary servitude for persons convicted of crimes or contempt of court; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and…
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2026-03-06
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