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GA HR804

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Charles Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article IX, Section V) to change the repayment deadline for temporary loans obtained by counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions from December 31 of the calendar year to within 12 months of the initial funding date of the loan
  • Retains the existing cap limiting aggregate temporary loans to no more than 75% of total gross tax income collected in the preceding year
  • Prohibits a political subdivision from obtaining a new temporary loan if an existing loan authorized under this provision has not been paid in full within 12 months of its initial funding date
  • Limits aggregate temporary loans, contracts, notes, warrants, or obligations for current expenses to no more than the total anticipated revenue over the immediately following 12 months, replacing the prior calendar-year revenue reference
  • Requires submission of the proposed constitutional amendment to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on the ballot

Legislative Description

Local government; temporary loans are payable from end of calendar year to 12 months of initial funding date; change date - CA

Last Action

Senate Tabled

3/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Finance2/15/2024
Governmental Affairs1/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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