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GA HB1535

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Silcox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia to exercise all redevelopment powers under the state's "Redevelopment Powers Law," including creating tax allocation districts, issuing tax allocation bonds, and incurring related obligations

  • Requires voter approval through a referendum scheduled for the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2026

  • Mandates election notice be published in the official organ of Fulton County once at least 90 days before the election and once weekly for two weeks immediately preceding the vote

  • Requires more than one-half of votes cast to approve the Act for redevelopment powers to take effect; otherwise the Act automatically repeals on January 1 following the election

  • City of Sandy Springs bears all election expenses, with results to be certified to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Sandy Springs, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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