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GA HB1461
Bill
Status
Passed
5/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Victor Anderson
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AI Summary
- Extends the deadline for counties to object to a proposed annexation from 30 to 45 calendar days and increases the notice period municipalities must give counties from 5 business days to 30 days, while also requiring notification to impacted school systems
- Extends the post-annexation zoning freeze from one year to two years, during which a municipality cannot change the zoning, land use, or density of annexed property without agreement from the affected city and county
- Revises arbitration cost-sharing so that costs are split equally between the city and county (replacing the prior 75%/25% county-heavy split), with costs assigned to any party whose position is found not valid
- Authorizes arbitration panel meetings to be held virtually or via teleconference, allows use of court reporters and hearing officers, and requires the Department of Community Affairs to maintain a database of arbitration results and publish at least an annual report on its website
- Requires municipalities to send written notice of public hearings by mail to each property owner in a proposed annexation area, mailed 15 to 45 days before the hearing, using addresses from property tax records
Legislative Description
Local government; annexation of territory; revise provisions relating to dispute resolution
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01
5/2/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/16/2022
Governmental Affairs2/28/2022
Full Bill Text
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