All Roll Calls
Yes: 211 • No: 0
GeorgiaHB 7752025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Butts County; school district ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption
Sponsored By: Clint Crowe (Republican)
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.
Bigger school tax break for Butts seniors
If you live in the Butts County School District, are 62 or older, and own your home, you get a bigger school tax break. The homestead exemption for school taxes rises from $15,000 to $50,000 of assessed value. There is no income limit. You still pay tax on value above $50,000. The increase takes effect January 1, 2027 if voters approve it in the 2026 referendum.
2026 vote required to approve tax break
The county must hold a referendum on the 2026 general primary date. It must publish notice for two weeks and use the set Yes/No ballot. Butts County pays the election costs and must certify results to the Secretary of State. If a majority votes Yes, the tax break starts January 1, 2027. If voters reject it or the election is not held, the act repeals 365 days after the set election date. Any voter can ask a court to order officials to hold the vote.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Clint Crowe
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/28/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 53 • No: 0
House vote • 3/21/2025
Local Calendar
Yes: 158 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/14/2025HouseAct 326
5/14/2025Effective Date
5/14/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/28/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
3/28/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/25/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/21/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/21/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/21/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
3/20/2025HouseHouse First Readers
3/18/2025HouseHouse Hopper
3/13/2025House
Bill Text
HB 775/AP* (v4)
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