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HB537 • 2025

Revenue and taxation; maximum amount of local sales and use taxes that may be imposed; provide

Revenue and taxation; maximum amount of local sales and use taxes that may be imposed; provide

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Sponsor
Blackmon, Shaw
Last action
2025-02-21
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The specific numerical limit for local sales taxes is mentioned as a goal of the bill but is not defined in the provided summary or title.

HB537: Limits on Local Sales and Use Taxes

This bill sets a maximum amount for local sales and use taxes, updates rules for special district taxes, and clarifies when these taxes can be charged.

What This Bill Does

  • Sets the highest limit for local sales and use taxes that may be imposed.
  • Revises provisions related to special district sales and use taxes.
  • Provides conditions under which a special district tax may be imposed.
  • Adds clarifications to existing laws about these taxes.
  • Removes conflicting laws.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local governments that impose sales and use taxes
  • Special districts authorized to collect sales and use taxes

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not state the exact dollar amount or percentage limit.
  • The effective date is not listed in the source material.

Bill History

  1. 2025-02-21 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Revenue and taxation; maximum amount of local sales and use taxes that may be imposed; provide