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GA HB1058

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Ashe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Property condemned through eminent domain to remedy blight may have its ownership transferred by the condemnor at any time following the initial condemnation, rather than being restricted to public use for the full 20-year period
  • All other condemned properties must remain limited to public use for 20 years from the date of initial condemnation
  • Zoning of blight-condemned property cannot be changed to a more intense density or use than what existed at the time of condemnation for a period of one year following the effective date of condemnation
  • Amends Code Section 22-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the nature of eminent domain rights and public use requirements
  • Sponsored by Representatives Sims (119th), Ashe (56th), and Purcell (159th)

Legislative Description

Eminent domain; ownership of property seized to mitigate blight may be transferred within 20 years of condemnation; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2012

Full Bill Text

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