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GA HB834

Bill

Status

Passed

5/14/2025

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 on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2025 for Cedartown voters to approve or reject the redevelopment authority

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

  • Requires more than 50% voter approval for the redevelopment powers to take effect; if rejected or election not conducted, the Act automatically repeals on January 1 following the election

  • City of Cedartown bears all costs of conducting the referendum election

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-14

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/31/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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