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GA HB1112
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Tom Dickson
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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redevelopment powers take effect immediately; if voters reject it or the election is not held, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1 following the election date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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