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GA HB880
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Terry England
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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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