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GA HB1123
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Larry O'Neal
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AI Summary
- Repeals Article 6 of Chapter 36, Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which governed the annexation of unincorporated islands by municipalities
- Adds a standalone definition of "unincorporated island" directly into Code Section 36-36-4(b), replacing the prior cross-reference to the repealed Article 6
- Defines "unincorporated island" as an unincorporated area in existence on January 1, 1991, whose external boundaries abut one or more municipalities, or which a county identified by resolution within 90 days of July 1, 1992, as an area to which the county has no reasonable means of physical access for service provision
- Preserves the authority of municipalities to provide services or exercise functions within unincorporated islands when requested by county governing authority resolution
- Establishes an effective date of January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Annexation; unincorporated islands; repeal Article 6
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/21/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/7/2012
Governmental Affairs2/22/2012
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