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HB1317 • 2025

Fort Oglethorpe, City of; levy an excise tax

Fort Oglethorpe, City of; levy an excise tax

Taxes
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Horner, Mitchell
Last action
2026-05-12
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effective date listed in metadata (May 12, 2026) was excluded because it is not present in the official summary text provided for fact-checking.

Fort Oglethorpe Excise Tax Authorization

This law allows the City of Fort Oglethorpe to charge an excise tax following specific state rules.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the governing authority of the City of Fort Oglethorpe to levy an excise tax under Code Section 48-13-51(b).
  • Sets procedures, conditions, and limitations for this new tax.
  • Repeals any existing laws that conflict with these rules.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The City of Fort Oglethorpe and its governing authority

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state the tax rate or which specific items are taxed.
  • Details on procedures, conditions, and limitations come from other parts of the law referenced in this bill.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Fort Oglethorpe, City of; levy an excise tax