SB235Introduced in the Senate
Whitfield County; school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide a homestead exemption
Introduced by Chuck Payne, District 54
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Whitfield 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 applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; 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.
Where it stands
Effective Date 2025-05-09
May 9, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: Sbs 234, 235, & 336 Passage: House Vote #436 · April 4, 2025
147
Yes
2
No
31
Absent or Not Voting
180 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Cameron | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Tarvin | 2 | Yes |
| Mitchell Horner | 3 | Yes |
| Kasey Carpenter | 4 | Yes |
| Matt Barton | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Ridley | 6 | Yes |
| Johnny Chastain | 7 | Yes |
| Stan Gunter | 8 | Yes |
| Will Wade | 9 | Yes |
| Victor Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Senate Hopper
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
Senate Passed/Adopted
House First Readers
House Second Readers
House Committee Favorably Reported
House Third Readers
House Third Reading Lost
House Reconsidered
House Passed/Adopted
Senate Sent to Governor
Senate Date Signed by Governor
Act 110
Effective Date 2025-05-09
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