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GA HB1051

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

5/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Harry Geisinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Code Sections 32-9-13 and 32-9-14 of Georgia law, which addressed the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities and the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
  • Removes provisions governing how MARTA could use sales and use tax revenue outside of normal statutory restrictions
  • Repeals provisions related to the composition or structure of MARTA's board of directors
  • Effective date set for January 1, 2013, but only contingent upon the General Assembly enacting a separate bill during the 2012 regular session that suspends sales/use tax restrictions for MARTA and reconstitutes its board of directors
  • If the companion legislation was not enacted during the 2012 session, HB 1051 would automatically stand repealed on January 1, 2013, with no effect

Legislative Description

Public transit authorities; suspension of restrictions on use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes; repeal provisions

Last Action

Veto V6

5/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/7/2012
Transportation2/16/2012

Full Bill Text

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