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GA HB1491

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Hinton Amerson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Dawson County, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers under the state's "Redevelopment Powers Law" (O.C.G.A. Chapter 44, Title 36), including creating tax allocation districts, issuing tax allocation bonds, and incurring related obligations.
  • Expressly excludes any powers of condemnation or eminent domain from the redevelopment authority granted to Dawson County.
  • Requires approval by a majority of Dawson County voters in a referendum to be held on a practicable date in 2010, with the November 2010 general election as a fallback date.
  • Automatically repeals the Act on January 1 following the election date if the referendum fails or is not conducted as required; election costs are borne by Dawson County.
  • Sponsored by Representatives Amerson of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th districts.

Legislative Description

Dawson County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize

Last Action

Effective Date

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations4/20/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local4/12/2010

Full Bill Text

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