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GA HB828

Bill

Status

Passed

5/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Barry Fleming

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Harlem, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers under Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. ("Redevelopment Powers Law"), including the ability to create tax allocation districts, issue tax allocation bonds, and incur related obligations
  • Requires a referendum on the November 2018 general election ballot for City of Harlem electors to approve or reject the grant of redevelopment powers
  • Requires the municipal election superintendent to publish notice of the election once a week for two weeks prior in the official organ of Columbia County, with election expenses borne by the City of Harlem
  • Redevelopment powers take full force and effect immediately if more than one-half of votes cast approve the Act; if not approved or if the election is not conducted, the Act automatically repeals on January 1 following the election date
  • Sponsored by Representative Fleming of the 121st district and passed both the House and Senate

Legislative Description

Harlem, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum

Last Action

Effective Date

5/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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