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GA HB880

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Terry England

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Barrow County, Georgia to exercise all redevelopment powers under the state's "Redevelopment Powers Law" (Chapter 44 of Title 36, O.C.G.A.), including the ability to undertake community redevelopment, create tax allocation districts, issue tax allocation bonds, and incur related obligations
  • Requires a local referendum where Barrow County voters must approve the Act by a majority (more than one-half) of votes cast before the redevelopment powers take effect
  • Directs the Barrow County election superintendent to conduct the referendum on the earliest practical date, with the election notice published once a week for two weeks prior in the county's official organ
  • Automatically repeals the Act on January 1 following the election date if voters reject it or if the election is not properly conducted; election costs are borne by Barrow County
  • Becomes effective upon the Governor's approval, except that the substantive redevelopment powers in Section 1 are contingent on voter approval at referendum

Legislative Description

Barrow County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide referendum

Last Action

Effective Date

4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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