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GA SR809
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Max Burns
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AI Summary
- Creates the Senate Development Authorities and Downtown Development Authorities Study Committee, composed of 5 Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, to examine the creation, operation, and management of development authorities across Georgia
- Addresses concerns that development authorities have issued billions of dollars in tax abatements statewide, with some authorities' practices raising questions about the nature and benefit of those abatements
- Notes that little to no centralized oversight or data exists regarding the operations of local development authorities and downtown development authorities
- Authorizes the committee to recommend actions or legislation to prevent abuse of citizens and taxpayers, with any report requiring majority approval by a quorum and filed with the Secretary of the Senate
- The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2022, with funding from Senate appropriations and member allowances limited to 3 days unless additional days are authorized
Legislative Description
Senate Development Authorities and Downtown Development Authorities Study Committee; create
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
4/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules3/29/2022
Full Bill Text
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