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GA HB763
Bill
Status
Passed
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ron Stephens
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AI Summary
- Creates the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Airport Authority as a new political subdivision of Georgia to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain public airports and landing fields in Bryan County
- Authority board consists of 11 members: 7 appointed by Bryan County and City of Richmond Hill governing authorities (including county and city managers), and 4 appointed by the Bryan County legislative delegation for 4-year terms
- Authorizes the authority to issue revenue bonds with maturities up to 30 years, payable solely from authority revenues (tolls, fees, lease earnings); bonds do not constitute debt of the city or county and are exempt from state taxation
- Authority must hold its first organizational meeting by April 30, 2026, at Richmond Hill City Hall, with subsequent meetings held at least quarterly
- Authority may acquire real and personal property, enter contracts with federal and state agencies, accept grants and loans, and request the city or county to exercise eminent domain on its behalf
Legislative Description
Richmond Hill-Bryan County Airport Authority Act; enact
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-05-01
5/1/2025
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/27/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination3/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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