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GA HB763

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ron Stephens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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