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GA HB1072

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Terry England

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Statham, Georgia to exercise all redevelopment powers under Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. ("Redevelopment Powers Law"), including the ability to create tax allocation districts, issue tax allocation bonds, and incur other obligations for community redevelopment
  • Requires a local referendum where City of Statham electors must approve the Act by more than one-half of votes cast before the redevelopment powers take effect
  • Mandates the election superintendent publish the date and purpose of the election once a week for two weeks prior in the city's official organ, with election expenses borne by the City of Statham
  • Automatically repeals the Act on January 1 following the election date if voters reject it or if the election is not conducted as required
  • Becomes effective upon the Governor's approval, except that the substantive redevelopment powers (Section 1) only take effect upon voter approval at referendum

Legislative Description

Statham, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum

Last Action

Effective Date

4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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