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GeorgiaHB 13172025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Fort Oglethorpe, City of; levy an excise tax

Sponsored By: Mike Cameron (Republican), Mitchell Horner (Republican), Steve Tarvin (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Fort Oglethorpe lodging taxes fund tourism

Each fiscal year the city collects this lodging tax, special spending rules apply to revenue above what 5% would raise. At least 50% of that extra revenue must promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows. The city's designated tourism marketing group, or another entity authorized under existing contracts, must carry out that promotion. All remaining extra revenue must fund tourism development. These rules direct city spending, not payments to households.

Fort Oglethorpe lodging tax capped at 8%

The law lets Fort Oglethorpe tax paid lodging stays at a rate no higher than 8%. Covered places include hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, tourist cabins, campgrounds, and other places offering paid accommodations. The lodging business must be city-licensed or required to pay city business or occupation taxes. This authorization depends on Resolution No. 2025-03, adopted December 8, 2025, which specifies the rate, tourism purposes, and revenue split. The law itself does not set the city's actual rate; lodging patrons face added costs when the city collects the tax.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Mike Cameron

    Republican • House

  • Mitchell Horner

    Republican • House

  • Steve Tarvin

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Clint Dixon

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 207 • No: 4

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

PASSAGE

Yes: 41 • No: 3 • Other: 5

House vote • 3/4/2026

Local Calendar

Yes: 166 • No: 1 • Other: 12

Actions Timeline

  1. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/12/2026House

  2. Act 649

    5/12/2026

  3. Effective Date

    5/12/2026

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/7/2026House

  5. Senate Third Read

    3/31/2026Senate

  6. Senate Passed/Adopted

    3/31/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    3/27/2026Senate

  8. Senate Read Second Time

    3/27/2026Senate

  9. Senate Read and Referred

    3/6/2026Senate

  10. House Committee Favorably Reported

    3/4/2026House

  11. House Third Readers

    3/4/2026House

  12. House Passed/Adopted

    3/4/2026House

  13. House Second Readers

    2/19/2026House

  14. House First Readers

    2/18/2026House

  15. House Hopper

    2/17/2026House

Bill Text

  • HB 1317/AP* (v4)

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