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GA SB70

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Anderson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes creation of one or more community improvement districts within the City of Conyers, Georgia, to provide services including street construction/maintenance, parks, stormwater/sewage systems, water treatment, public transportation, and parking facilities

  • Requires activation through City Council resolution plus written consent from a majority of property owners and owners of at least 75% of property value within the proposed district

  • Establishes a 5-member governing board with one member appointed by the Mayor and City Council and four members elected by property owners of nonresidential real property within the district

  • Grants authority to levy taxes, fees, and assessments up to 5 mills on nonresidential property (excluding residential, agricultural, forestry, and tax-exempt properties), with the City of Conyers collecting and remitting proceeds minus a 1% fee capped at $25,000 annually

  • Permits districts to incur debt and issue general obligation bonds backed by district taxing power, with dissolution allowed upon City Council approval and consent from a majority of property owners representing at least 75% of property value

Legislative Description

"Conyers Community Improvement Districts Act"; enact

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-13

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination2/12/2025
State and Local Governmental Operations2/4/2025

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