All Roll Calls
Yes: 223 • No: 0
GeorgiaHB 6482025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
College Park, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; remove income cap
Sponsored By: Rhonda Burnough (Democrat), Derrick Jackson (Democrat), Tanya Miller (Democrat), Kim Schofield (Democrat)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
College Park seniors, disabled get full city tax break
The law gives a 100% exemption from City of College Park property taxes on your homestead if you are 65 or older or disabled. There is no income limit. You must own and live in the home, apply with the City, and show age or disability; the City provides application forms. The exemption takes effect January 1, 2026 only if voters approve the referendum on November 4, 2025.
City must hold Nov 2025 vote on exemption
The City’s election superintendent must hold a referendum on November 4, 2025 about the homestead exemption. The City must publish the date and purpose twice before the vote and pay the election costs. The superintendent must certify results to the Secretary of State. If voters approve, the exemption starts January 1, 2026. If voters reject it or the election is not run as required, Section 1 does not take effect and the Act is repealed 365 days after the election date. Any city voter can ask a court to order compliance if officials fail to act.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Rhonda Burnough
Democrat • House
Derrick Jackson
Democrat • House
Tanya Miller
Democrat • House
Kim Schofield
Democrat • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/20/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 51 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2025
Local Calendar
Yes: 172 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/13/2025HouseAct 209
5/13/2025Effective Date
5/13/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/20/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
3/20/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/6/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/4/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/4/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/4/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/28/2025HouseHouse First Readers
2/27/2025HouseHouse Hopper
2/26/2025House
Bill Text
HB 648/AP* (v4)
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