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GA HB837

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Charles Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

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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