HB1566

Ware County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Final Passage·4/10/26

Ware County school district proposes a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for seniors aged 75 and older.

The bill proposes a homestead exemption from Ware County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for residents aged 75 and older. This exemption applies to the full assessed value of the homestead. The bill defines "homestead" to include up to five contiguous acres and "senior citizen" as someone 75 years of age or older. The exemption will be granted if approved by a majority vote in an election conducted by the Ware County election superintendent. If approved, the exemption will take effect on January 1, 2027, and will be automatically renewed annually.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 49–0 · Apr 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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History

Apr 10

House

House Sent to Governor

Apr 2

Senate

Senate Committee Favorably Reported

Apr 2

Senate

Senate Passed/Adopted