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GA HB1212

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Carl Von Epps

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of LaGrange, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers under the state's "Redevelopment Powers Law" (O.C.G.A. Chapter 44 of Title 36), including the ability to undertake community redevelopment, create tax allocation districts, and issue tax allocation bonds.
  • Requires approval by a majority of voters in a local referendum held during the 2010 statewide general primary election, with the City of LaGrange bearing the expense of the election.
  • Mandates the municipal election superintendent to publish the date and purpose of the referendum once a week for two weeks prior in the official organ of Troup County.
  • Provides for automatic repeal of the Act on January 1 following the election date if the referendum fails or is not conducted as specified.
  • Sponsored by Representatives Nix (69th), Epps (128th), and Smith (129th) districts.

Legislative Description

LaGrange, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize

Last Action

Effective Date

5/27/2010

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/11/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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