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GA HB720
Bill
Status
Passed
5/11/2009
Primary Sponsor
Vance Smith
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the City of West Point, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers under the state's "Redevelopment Powers Law" (Chapter 44 of Title 36, O.C.G.A.), including creating tax allocation districts, issuing tax allocation bonds, and incurring related obligations.
- Requires a local referendum on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2009, where City of West Point electors must approve or reject the Act by majority vote.
- Section 1 (granting redevelopment powers) takes full effect only if more than one-half of votes cast in the referendum are for approval.
- Automatically repeals the Act on January 1 following the election date if the referendum fails or is not conducted as specified; election costs are borne by the City of West Point.
- Sponsored by Representative Smith of the 129th District and passed both the Georgia House and Senate.
Legislative Description
West Point, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Last Action
Effective Date
5/11/2009
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/19/2009
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/12/2009
Full Bill Text
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