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GA HB1379

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Casas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Snellville to exercise all redevelopment powers under Georgia's "Redevelopment Powers Law" (Chapter 44 of Title 36, O.C.G.A.), including community redevelopment, creation of tax allocation districts, issuance of tax allocation bonds, and incurring related obligations.
  • Requires approval by a majority of City of Snellville voters in a referendum conducted on any permissible date no later than the November 2012 general 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 Gwinnett County, with election expenses borne by the city.
  • Automatically repeals the Act on January 1 following the election date if the referendum fails or is not conducted as prescribed.
  • Sponsored by Representatives Everson of the 106th and Casas of the 103rd districts.

Legislative Description

Snellville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/26/2010

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/16/2010

Full Bill Text

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