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HB819 • 2025

Jasper County; levy an excise tax

Jasper County; levy an excise tax

Taxes
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Washburn, Dale
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The source material confirms the authorization but does not specify which goods or services are taxed, leaving those details for future action under Code Section 48-13-51(b).

Jasper County Excise Tax Authorization

This law allows the governing authority of Jasper County to create an excise tax following specific rules in state code.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the governing authority of Jasper County to levy an excise tax under Code Section 48-13-51(b) of the O.C.G.A.
  • Sets procedures, conditions, and limits for this new tax.
  • Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this authorization.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The governing authority of Jasper County

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not state the specific tax rate.
  • This bill does not list which goods or services will be taxed.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Jasper County; levy an excise tax