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GA HB727
Bill
Status
Passed
2/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Christian Coomer
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AI Summary
- Authorizes Bartow 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 May 22, 2018, in which Bartow County voters must approve or reject the grant of redevelopment powers by a simple majority (more than one-half of votes cast)
- Mandates the election superintendent publish notice of the referendum once at least 90 days before the election and once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the election in the county's official organ
- Automatically repeals the Act on January 1 following the election date if voters reject the measure or the election is not properly conducted
- Election costs are to be borne by Bartow County, and the election superintendent must certify the results to the Secretary of State
Legislative Description
Bartow County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum
Last Action
Effective Date
2/12/2018
Full Bill Text
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