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GA HB1112

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 Varnell, 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 referendum election no later than the November 2014 general election, in which City of Varnell voters must approve or reject the grant of redevelopment powers by a simple majority
  • Mandates the election superintendent to publish the date and purpose of the referendum once a week for two weeks prior in the city's official organ, with election expenses borne by the City of Varnell
  • Provides that if voters approve the Act, redevelopment powers take effect immediately; if voters reject it or the election is not held, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1 following the election date
  • Sponsored by Representatives Dickson (6th), Broadrick (4th), and Tarvin (2nd), and passed both the Georgia House and Senate

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Effective Date

4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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