HB 561 - Ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; disabled veterans; change provisions
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Committees
- HC:W&M
- SC:
Current Status
02/28/07 - House Second ReadersFirst Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from ad valorem taxation, so as to change provisions relating to homestead exemptions for disabled veterans; to grant a new exemption for any veteran with a total or partial service connected permanent disability; to provide that the percentage of the homestead exempted shall be the same as the percentage of disability; to provide for continuation of the exemption for an unremarried surviving spouse or minor children; to provide for the preservation of previously granted exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum election to determine the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 02/27/2007 | House First Readers |
| 02/28/2007 | House Second Readers |