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GA HB1045

Bill

Status

Passed

5/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ricky Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Putnam County, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers under the state's "Redevelopment Powers Law" (Chapter 44 of Title 36, O.C.G.A.), including the ability to undertake community redevelopment, create tax allocation districts, issue tax allocation bonds, and incur related obligations
  • Requires a referendum on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2018 for Putnam County voters to approve or reject the Act
  • Mandates the election superintendent publish notice of the election once at least 90 days before the vote and once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the election in the county's official organ
  • Requires more than one-half of votes cast to approve the Act; if not approved or if the election is not conducted as specified, Section 1 automatically repeals on January 1 following the election date
  • Election expenses are to be borne by Putnam County, and the election superintendent must certify the results to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Putnam County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum

Last Action

Effective Date

5/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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