All Roll Calls
Yes: 201 • No: 7
GeorgiaSB 3302025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
City of Atlanta; independent school district ad valorem for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
Sponsored By: Jaha Howard (Democrat), Sonya Halpern (Democrat), Sally Harrell (Democrat), RaShaun Kemp (Democrat), Josh McLaurin (Democrat)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Atlanta seniors get $50K school tax break
The law exempts $50,000 of your home’s assessed value from City of Atlanta school taxes for education. You must be 65 or older on or before January 1 of the application year and live in the home as your homestead (up to five contiguous acres). You must file an application with the City; after the first filing, it renews each year while you still qualify, and you must notify the City if you stop qualifying. This exemption only lowers City of Atlanta independent school district education taxes and can be used with other homestead breaks. There is a yearly cap of $487.8 million for all exemptions; if total claims exceed the cap, each household’s exemption is cut proportionally. It applies to tax years starting January 1, 2026, only if voters approved it on November 4, 2025.
Voter approval required; repeal if fails
The City must hold a referendum on November 4, 2025 to approve this senior school tax exemption. The superintendent publishes notices, runs the vote, and certifies results; the City pays the costs. If a majority approved the measure, the exemption starts January 1, 2026. If not, the Act is automatically repealed on November 4, 2026.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Jaha Howard
Democrat • Senate
Sonya Halpern
Democrat • Senate
Sally Harrell
Democrat • Senate
RaShaun Kemp
Democrat • Senate
Josh McLaurin
Democrat • Senate
Cosponsors
Deborah Silcox
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/4/2025
Supplemental Local Calendar
Yes: 150 • No: 7
Senate vote • 3/20/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 51 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Senate Date Signed by Governor
5/14/2025SenateAct 358
5/14/2025Effective Date
5/14/2025Senate Sent to Governor
4/10/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
4/4/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
4/4/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
4/4/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
3/25/2025HouseHouse First Readers
3/21/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/20/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/20/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/13/2025SenateSenate Hopper
3/11/2025Senate
Bill Text
SB 330/AP* (v8)
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