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GA HB1054

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Karla Drenner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 36-36-16 to impose new prerequisites before a legislative annexation bill can be introduced in the General Assembly
  • Requires the governing authority of the annexing municipality to adopt a resolution agreeing to the annexation, preceded by two public hearings held not less than 7 and not more than 30 days apart, and not more than 90 days before the bill's introduction
  • Mandates that the annexing municipality notify every household and business in the area proposed for annexation
  • Requires a petition supporting the annexation signed by at least 50 percent of property owners, 50 percent of business owners, and 50 percent of registered voters in the area proposed to be annexed

Legislative Description

General Assembly; annexation by local Act; provide for additional requirements and procedures

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/23/2016

Full Bill Text

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