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GA HB1113

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Steve Tarvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Tunnel Hill to exercise all redevelopment powers under Georgia'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 submitted to City of Tunnel Hill voters for approval or rejection, to be held on a permissible special election date no later than the November 2014 general election
  • Requires the election date and purpose to be published once a week for two weeks preceding the election in the city's official organ, with election expenses borne by the City of Tunnel Hill
  • Section 1 (granting redevelopment powers) takes effect immediately if more than one-half of votes cast approve the measure; if not approved or if the election is not conducted as required, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1 following the election date
  • Sponsored by Representatives Tarvin (2nd), Broadrick (4th), and Dickson (6th), and passed both the House and Senate

Legislative Description

Tunnel Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum

Last Action

Effective Date

4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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