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HB 1484

Bowman, City of; levy an excise tax

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Leverett

HB 1484 authorizes the City of Bowman to impose a local excise tax, enabling new municipal revenue generation with implementation details determined by the city council.

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Bill Summary · HB 1484

Legislative bill overview

HB 1484 authorizes the City of Bowman, Georgia to levy a local excise tax on specified goods or services within city limits. The bill grants municipal taxing authority to Bowman without specifying the exact tax rate, base, or items subject to taxation—those details would be determined by the city government itself.

Why is this important

This bill enables a small municipality to generate additional local revenue for city operations, infrastructure, or services without requiring voter approval or state legislative determination of tax specifics. For residents and businesses in Bowman, this represents a new potential tax obligation that could affect purchasing costs or operating expenses depending on how the city council implements it.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The bill doesn't define what goods/services are taxable or at what rate, leaving implementation details entirely to the city council with minimal legislative guardrails
  • Regressive impact concerns: Excise taxes often disproportionately affect lower-income residents if applied to basic goods or services
  • Business competitiveness: Local businesses may face tax burdens that competitors in neighboring jurisdictions avoid, potentially affecting economic activity in Bowman

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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