Ballot Items in Georgia

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Charity property tax exemption (Referendum Question C)

This measure expands the “ad valorem,” a Latin phrase meaning “according to value,” property tax exemption that charities receive to also apply to real estate and buildings that are generating income, so long as that income is used for the charity’s operation. Text of Ballot Item

Eminent domain (Constitutional Amendment 1)

This measure would alter the Georgia Constitution to make it more difficult for state or local government to seize property for redevelopment purposes under the power of eminent domain. Text of Ballot Item

Farm equipment tax exemption (Referendum Question A)

This measure would expand the current “ad valorem,” a Latin phrase meaning “according to value,” tax exemption for farm equipment to include equipment held under a lease-purchase agreement. Text of Ballot Item

Fishing and hunting (Constitutional Amendment 2)

This measure would amend the state constitution to ensure that the tradition of fishing and hunting be preserved for the people and managed for the public good. Text of Ballot Item

Homestead exemption base year value (Referendum Question F)

This measure would provide for a surviving spouse to continue to receive an existing base year assessed value homestead exemption when the property owner dies. Text of Ballot Item

License plate revenues (Constitutional Amendment 3)

This measure would make special license plates available for optional purchase and allow revenue to be generated from them for programs relating to the subject of the plate. Text of Ballot Item

Senior citizens homestead exemption (Referendum Question D)

This measure would extend a state “ad valorem,” a Latin phrase meaning “according to value,” tax exemption on the homesteads of those 65 and older to include the primary residence and no more than ten contiguous acres of land. Text of Ballot Item

Surviving spouse homestead exemption (Referendum Question E)

This measure would allow a total exemption of all “ad valorem,” a Latin phrase meaning “according to value,” taxes on the homestead of the surviving spouse of a peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty. Text of Ballot Item

Veterans’ tax exemption (Referendum Question B)

This measure would expand the current “ad valorem,” a Latin phrase meaning “according to value,” tax exemption for veterans organizations to include those organizations that refurbish and operate historic military aircraft for education purposes. Text of Ballot Item