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GA SB341
Bill
Status
Passed
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Elena Parent
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AI Summary
- Repeals a former local constitutional amendment (Ga. L. 1981, p. 1914) that provided a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes, set by the governing authority at up to $2,000 for the first year and not to exceed $10,000 total
- Requires the repeal to be submitted to City of Decatur voters via referendum held in conjunction with the November 2016 general election
- Requires the municipal election superintendent to publish notice of the election once a week for two weeks prior in the official organ of DeKalb County, with election expenses borne by the City of Decatur
- If approved by more than one-half of voters, the repeal takes effect January 1, 2017; if not approved or the election is not conducted, the Act is automatically repealed on the first day of January following the election date
- The municipal election superintendent must certify the election results to the Secretary of State
Legislative Description
Decatur, City of; repeal a former local constitutional amendment; homestead exemption
Last Action
Effective Date
4/26/2016
Full Bill Text
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