Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB1447: Local government; comprehensive efficiency review of local taxing bodies; provide
Status: In committee, March 3, 2026
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 86 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government efficiency, so as to provide for a comprehensive efficiency review of local taxing bodies; to provide for a report; to provide for a penalty; to permit use of certain grant funds; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend Chapter 86 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government efficiency, so as to provide for a comprehensive efficiency review of local taxing bodies; to provide for a report; to provide for a penalty; to permit use of certain grant funds; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 86 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government efficiency, so as to provide for a comprehensive efficiency review of local taxing bodies; to provide for a report; to provide for a penalty; to permit use of certain grant funds; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Chapter 86 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government efficiency, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "36-86-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'local taxing body' means any local government unit, local school system, or special district authorized to levy ad valorem property taxes. (b) Beginning January 1, 2027, a local taxing body shall conduct a comprehensive review of the efficiency of its operations, administrative structures, and delivery systems every ten years. Such comprehensive review shall include, but not be limited to: H. B. 1447 LC 62 0437 (1) An assessment of the current administrative costs, employee headcount, and technology usage compared to similar sized jurisdictions in this state; (2) An evaluation on whether consolidating …
Sponsors
- Beth Camp (R, 135) · primary sponsor
- Karen Mathiak (R, 82)
- Bethany Ballard (R, 147)
- Leesa Hagan (R, 156)
- Brent Cox (R, 28)
- Mitchell Horner (R, 3)
Latest actions
- : Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- : Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- : Senate Read and Referred
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Third Readers
- : House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HB1447?
- HB1447 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Local government; comprehensive efficiency review of local taxing bodies; provide.
- What does HB1447 do?
- In its own words: To amend Chapter 86 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government efficiency, so as to provide for a comprehensive efficiency review of local taxing bodies; to provide for a report; to provide for a penalty; to permit use of certain grant funds; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB1447?
- In committee as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1447?
- Beth Camp (R, 135), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1447?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73609
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