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GA HB846

Bill

Status

Passed

5/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

J Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Villa Rica to exercise all redevelopment powers under Georgia's "Redevelopment Powers Law" (Chapter 44 of Title 36, O.C.G.A.), including creating tax allocation districts, issuing tax allocation bonds, and incurring related obligations

  • Requires a referendum on the November 2018 general election ballot for City of Villa Rica electors to approve or reject the authorization, with the election notice published once a week for two weeks prior in the official organs of Carroll County and Douglas County

  • Requires more than one-half of votes cast to approve the Act; if approved, the redevelopment powers take full force and effect immediately

  • Automatically repeals the Act on January 1 following the election date if voters reject it or if the referendum is not conducted as required

  • Election expenses are to be borne by the City of Villa Rica, and the municipal election superintendent must certify the results to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Villa Rica, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum

Last Action

Effective Date

5/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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