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GA HB1111

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tom Dickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Cohutta, 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 for approval, to be held on a permissible special election date no later than the November 2014 general election
  • Approval requires more than one-half of votes cast; if approved, the redevelopment powers take effect immediately
  • If the referendum fails or is not conducted as specified, the Act automatically repeals on January 1 following the election date
  • Election expenses are borne by the City of Cohutta, and the election superintendent must certify results to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Effective Date

4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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