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GA HB683

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Pam Dickerson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Rockdale County to exercise all redevelopment powers under Georgia's "Redevelopment Powers Law" (Chapter 44 of Title 36, O.C.G.A.), including undertaking community redevelopment, creating tax allocation districts, issuing tax allocation bonds, and incurring related obligations
  • Requires the Rockdale County election superintendent to call and conduct a referendum for voter approval or rejection, to be held on any permissible special election date no later than the November 2016 general election
  • Requires the election date and purpose to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the election in the official organ of Rockdale County
  • Section 1 (granting redevelopment powers) takes effect immediately if more than one-half of votes cast approve; if not approved or the election is not conducted, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1 following the election date
  • Election expenses are to be borne by Rockdale County, and the election superintendent must certify the results to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Rockdale County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum

Last Action

Effective Date

4/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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