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GeorgiaHR 10502025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Property; lease or conveyance of certain state owned property; authorize

Sponsored By: Arlene Beckles (Democrat), Debbie Buckner (Democrat), Emory Dunahoo (Republican), Robert Flournoy (Democrat), Gerald Greene (Republican)

Signed by Governor

State PropertiesState Institutions and PropertyGeneral Bill

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Dawson County gets tower lease authority

Dawson County can lease about 0.3 acre in Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area for a public-safety communications tower. The lease lasts 25 years, with one 25-year renewal option, at $10 annual rent. The state gets access to tower space at no cost. The named state agency retains custody during the lease. The State Properties Commission can add terms in the state's best interest. Authority to complete the lease expires three years after the law takes effect, not after the lease begins.

Sapelo Island mail center lease authorized

Beginning July 1, 2027, the Postal Service can lease about 231 square feet for a Sapelo Island mail delivery center. The initial five-year lease costs $10 annually, plus $2,240 in annual expense reimbursements to Georgia's Department of Natural Resources. One five-year renewal is available, with $10 annual rent and $2,350 in annual expense reimbursements. The department retains custody, and the State Properties Commission can add terms in the state's best interest. Authority to complete the lease expires three years after the law takes effect; this is not the lease's end date.

Disability providers gain state property leases

Easter Seals Southern Georgia can lease about 1 acre in Dougherty County for five years at $650 annual rent. Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Center for Handicapped and Blind can lease 7,547 square feet in Richmond County for $10 annually. The Richmond homes are at 3013 Hillcrest Circle and 3004 Hillcrest Drive and serve people with developmental disabilities. That lease lasts one year, with two one-year renewal options, for homes operated for the state behavioral health agency. The named state agencies retain custody, and the State Properties Commission can add terms in the state's best interest. Authority to complete these leases expires three years after the law takes effect.

State land supports Georgia road projects

The law authorizes land transfers to Georgia's transportation agency for two road projects. About 1 acre at the Atlanta State Farmers Market in Clayton County costs $10 for a turn-lane project. The Panola Road Park & Ride and interchange project covers about 2.84 acres in DeKalb County. Its $369,829 price includes $234,799 for land ownership and $135,030 for permanent and temporary easements. The State Properties Commission can add terms in the state's best interest. Transfer authority expires three years after the law takes effect.

Local land transfers require lasting public use

Cedartown can receive about 3.057 acres at the Cedartown Adult Learning Center for $10. McDuffie County can receive 1.5 acres by giving the state a vacant 6-acre tract and paying $19,000. The exchange supports a new county forestry unit. Both local governments must keep the land they receive in public use forever. The State Properties Commission can add terms in the state's best interest. Authority to complete these transfers expires three years after the law takes effect.

School buildings available with lease payments

Northwest Georgia Charter Academy, also called Cave Spring Community Coalition, can lease about 15,919 square feet in Floyd County's Dillard Building. Its five-year lease costs $650 annually, plus expense reimbursements to the Georgia Department of Education. Troup County School System can lease 50,377 square feet in West Georgia Technical College's Building G for $10 annually. That lease lasts five years, with one five-year renewal option. The named state agencies retain custody, and the State Properties Commission can add terms in the state's best interest. Authority to complete these leases expires three years after the law takes effect.

School land leases support local programs

Effingham County Board of Education can add about 2.84 improved acres to its existing 6.92-acre ground lease. The added parking land supports Savannah Technical College and the Career Academy and costs $10 annually. Floyd County Schools can lease 30.5 acres for its agriculture program at $10 annually. The Floyd lease lasts 10 years, with one 10-year renewal option. The named state agencies retain custody, and the State Properties Commission can add terms in the state's best interest. Authority to complete these transactions expires three years after the law takes effect.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Arlene Beckles

    Democrat • House

  • Debbie Buckner

    Democrat • House

  • Emory Dunahoo

    Republican • House

  • Robert Flournoy

    Democrat • House

  • Gerald Greene

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Ed Harbison

    Democrat • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 367 • No: 0

House vote • 3/25/2026

Agree to Senate Substitute

Yes: 156 • No: 0 • Other: 12

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

ADOPTION BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 2/10/2026

ADOPT

Yes: 165 • No: 0 • Other: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/11/2026House

  2. Act 501

    5/11/2026

  3. Effective Date

    5/11/2026

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/6/2026House

  5. House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

    3/25/2026House

  6. Senate Third Read

    3/20/2026Senate

  7. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    3/20/2026Senate

  8. Senate Read Second Time

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/18/2026Senate

  10. Senate Read and Referred

    2/11/2026Senate

  11. House Third Readers

    2/10/2026House

  12. House Passed/Adopted

    2/10/2026House

  13. House Committee Favorably Reported

    2/6/2026House

  14. House Second Readers

    1/29/2026House

  15. House First Readers

    1/28/2026House

  16. House Hopper

    1/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • HR 1050/AP* (v5)

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