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GA HB795

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jan Tankersley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Statesboro 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 local referendum where more than one-half of votes cast must approve the Act for the redevelopment powers to take effect
  • Mandates the election be held on the earliest practical date after the city's governing authority directs the election superintendent to conduct it, with the election notice published once a week for two weeks prior in the city's official organ
  • Automatically repeals the Act on the first day of the following January if the referendum is not held before April 1, 2015, or if voters reject the measure
  • Election expenses are to be borne by the City of Statesboro, and results must be certified to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Statesboro, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize

Last Action

Effective Date

4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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