SB544

Butts County; a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; provide

Final Passage·4/10/26

Provides a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for senior citizens.

This bill provides a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for residents who are 62 years of age or older. The exemption applies to $70,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead. The exemption does not affect state, county, or municipal ad valorem taxes. The exemption requires the senior citizen to file an application with the tax commissioner of Butts County. The bill will become effective on January 1, 2027, if approved by a majority vote in a referendum held on November 2, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 158–0 · Apr 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

158 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Not Voting

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8 Absent

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History

Apr 10

Senate

Senate Sent to Governor

Mar 12

House

House Committee Favorably Reported

Mar 12

House

House Third Readers