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GA HB795
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jan Tankersley
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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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