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GA HB848

Bill

Status

Passed

7/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Shaw Blackmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the restriction that "political subdivision" (counties, municipalities, and boards of education) eligible to receive surplus state property through negotiated sale must be located within Georgia, opening eligibility to those in other states
  • Expands the definition of "charitable institution" for surplus property transfers by removing the requirement that the nonprofit tax-exempt entity provide services specifically within Georgia
  • Broadens the definition of "public corporation" from entities created by or pursuant to "state law" to those created by or pursuant to "the laws of any state," allowing out-of-state public authorities to acquire Georgia's surplus property
  • Amends Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, governing the disposition of surplus property by the Department of Administrative Services

Legislative Description

State government; provide the Department of Administrative Services additional options when disposing of surplus property in the best interest of the state; change certain definitions

Last Action

Effective Date

1/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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