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GA HB991

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Virgil Fludd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the constitutional amendment (originally proposed by 1979 House Resolution No. 10-35) that created the Fulton County Industrial District and prohibited the Fulton County governing authority from levying any tax for educational purposes within that district
  • Requires the Fulton County election superintendent to hold a referendum on the date of the 2014 General Primary, with notice published once a week for two weeks prior in the official county organ
  • Conditions the repeal's effectiveness on two requirements: approval by more than one-half of Fulton County voters casting ballots on the question, and passage and voter approval of an Act creating the City of South Fulton
  • Automatically repeals the entire Act if the referendum fails, the City of South Fulton is not created and approved by voters, or the election is not properly conducted
  • Election expenses are to be borne by Fulton County, with results certified by the election superintendent to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Fulton County; Industrial District; levying any tax for educational purposes; repeal amendment

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

2/24/2014

Full Bill Text

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