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GA HB359

Bill

Status

Passed

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Trey Kelley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Cedartown, Georgia to exercise all redevelopment powers under the state's "Redevelopment Powers Law," including creating tax allocation districts, issuing tax allocation bonds, and undertaking community redevelopment projects

  • Requires a local referendum for Cedartown voters to approve or reject the redevelopment authority, scheduled for the Tuesday following the third Tuesday in March 2025

  • Mandates election notice be published in Polk County's official organ 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; if rejected or the election is not held as specified, the Act automatically repeals on January 1 following the election date

  • City of Cedartown bears all election expenses, and the election superintendent must certify results to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-02-25

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/18/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination2/11/2025

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