GA SB313

MARTA property not used for transportation or rapid transit purposes becomes subject to local zoning and planning requirements of the jurisdiction where the property is located

Authorizes local jurisdictions that have existing MARTA rapid transit contracts to levy an additional 1/2% retail sales and use tax, with proceeds dedicated to funding specific rapid transit expansion projects submitted by the Authority

Requires voter approval via referendum for the additional 1/2% tax; if rejected in the 2016 general election, the local jurisdiction may resubmit the question at the 2017 municipal general election by adopting a resolution or ordinance by June 30, 2017

Adds Clayton County alongside Fulton and DeKalb Counties as a required participant in the existing 1% MARTA sales and use tax, and caps the separate transportation-purpose tax (Article 5A) at 1/2% in any jurisdiction where the additional MARTA levy has been approved

After all rapid transit projects funded by the additional 1/2% tax are completed and all related bonds and debts are fully paid, a local jurisdiction may abolish the additional tax or reduce it in 1/10% increments, with excess funds directed to operation and maintenance of those projects