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GA HB1115
Bill
Status
Passed
4/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Harry Geisinger
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AI Summary
- Redefines "property owner" for Fulton County community improvement districts as any entity or person shown as a taxpayer on the most recent ad valorem tax records, with multiple owners of one parcel counting as a single property owner who must designate one representative in writing
- Requires written consent for district creation from both a majority of real property owners and owners holding at least 75% of property value, with the Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors chairperson given 60 days to certify that consent thresholds are met
- Establishes district board composition of a minimum of seven members, with appointment rules varying based on whether more or less than 50% of the district's land area lies in unincorporated Fulton County; remaining members are elected by property owners for four-year terms
- Sets dissolution requirements at two-thirds (67%) of property owners and owners of at least 75% of property value by ad valorem tax digest, with written consent certified by the Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors chairperson
- Applies only to community improvement districts created after the Act's effective date, which is upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Fulton County; change certain definitions; provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
4/2/2014
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