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GA HB1418
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Beverly
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AI Summary
- Creates the Office of Urban Affairs within the Department of Community Affairs to coordinate federal, state, and local government efforts addressing challenges in Georgia's metropolitan statistical areas, with a particular focus on Category IV poverty areas (census blocks with 40% or higher poverty levels)
- Designates the office as the Governor's principal advisor on urban affairs, responsible for developing comprehensive plans to address affordable housing, public transportation, crime reduction, education, healthcare, homelessness, infrastructure, environmental quality, and high-speed internet access
- Establishes a director appointed and removed by the Governor to serve as chief executive officer, with compensation set by the Governor and authority to hire staff as needed
- Authorizes the office to accept loans and grants from federal, state, and private sources; conduct ongoing research on urban policy issues; provide technical assistance to local governments; and facilitate participation of minority business enterprises in government programs
- Requires all state departments, agencies, boards, commissions, authorities, county and municipal governments, and school districts to cooperate with and assist the office in carrying out its duties
Legislative Description
Community Affairs, Department of; create Office of Urban Affairs
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Special Rules2/27/2024
Full Bill Text
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