GA HB609

Amends Code Section 36-44-21 to narrow the prohibition on holding financial interests in redevelopment areas from all government employees to only those employees whose primary job responsibilities relate to the creation or administration of redevelopment areas or activities

Elected officials, appointed officials, and board/commission/redevelopment agency members remain fully prohibited from acquiring direct or indirect interests in redevelopment properties or contracts

Maintains existing disclosure requirements: involuntary acquisitions must be immediately disclosed in writing to the local legislative body, and interests held within two years prior to plan submission require disclosure at least 30 days before plan adoption

Retains consequences for violations: contracts or transactions violating the conflict-of-interest rules remain voidable by the local legislative body, and failure to comply constitutes misconduct in office