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GA HB981

Bill

Status

Passed

3/2/2022

Primary Sponsor

Victor Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Cornelia, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers under the state's "Redevelopment Powers Law" (Chapter 44 of Title 36, O.C.G.A.), including the ability to undertake community redevelopment, create tax allocation districts, and issue tax allocation bonds
  • Requires a referendum on the date of the 2022 general primary, where City of Cornelia electors must approve the Act by more than one-half of votes cast for it to take effect
  • Mandates the election superintendent to publish notice of the election at least 90 days prior and once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the election in the official organ of Habersham County
  • Automatically repeals the Act on January 1 following the election date if voters reject it or the election is not conducted as required
  • Election costs are to be borne by the City of Cornelia, with results certified to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Cornelia, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-03-02

3/2/2022

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/2/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination1/26/2022

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