Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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HR 1 calls for a statewide voter referendum to amend the Georgia Constitution to take away the ability of local governments to fund services with property taxes, as well as fees or liens on personal or real property (except to pay interest on and retire general obligation debt previously incurred) effective January 1, 2013. Property taxes would be replaced by a local option sales tax or a flat rate per household tax approved by 60% of the qualified voters. |