County asks state legislators to seek LHOST enabling bill and referendum
Meriwether County approved a resolution asking its legislative delegation to file local legislation enabling a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) referendum under SB 33 and OCGA §48‑8‑109.52 to provide property tax relief for qualified homestead owners; staff said timetable likely pushes a referendum beyond this year's election window.
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The board approved a resolution asking the county’s legislative delegation to introduce and support local enabling legislation needed to put a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) before voters.
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