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GA HB1045

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Don Hogan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "flood risk reduction" to the list of approved services that counties may fund using proceeds from county ad valorem taxes and county insurance premium taxes for unincorporated areas, under O.C.G.A. § 33-8-8.3
  • Defines "flood risk reduction" as policies or projects implemented by a county to reduce flood risks to residents or property in flood-prone unincorporated areas, including flood risk management strategies and plans, storm-water management infrastructure, and acquisition of high-risk properties
  • Joins the existing list of authorized services that includes police protection, fire protection, garbage/solid waste collection, and curbs/sidewalks/street lights
  • Becomes effective upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Insurance; include flood risk reduction in the enumerated list of county purposes for which certain proceeds from county taxes shall be used

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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