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GA HB1212
Bill
Status
Passed
5/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Carl Von Epps
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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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