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GA HB837
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2020
Primary Sponsor
Charles Martin
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AI Summary
- County development authorities in counties where at least 95% of the land area is incorporated into one or more municipalities are prohibited from purchasing or accepting property, undertaking projects, or granting tax abatements without approval from the relevant local board of education and the governing authority of the municipality where the activity is located
- Development authorities operating within counties that have a consolidated or unified government are exempt from the new approval requirements
- Agreements entered into by a development authority prior to July 1, 2020, and any property transfers pursuant to those agreements, are grandfathered in and unaffected by the new restrictions
- Effective date is July 1, 2020
- Amends Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 36-62-6.2
Legislative Description
Local government; development authorities; provisions
Last Action
House Second Readers
1/30/2020
Full Bill Text
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