All Roll Calls
Yes: 220 • No: 0
GeorgiaHB 5362025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Public Facilities Authority of the City of Fairburn Act; enact
Sponsored By: Lydia Glaize (Democrat), Derrick Jackson (Democrat)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Tax breaks on bonds and property
Interest on the Authority’s bonds is exempt from Georgia state tax. Property owned by the Authority is exempt from local property (ad valorem) taxes and other local assessments on its activities and income, including rents. Sales and use tax still applies to Authority purchases.
Fairburn creates public facilities authority
The law creates the Public Facilities Authority of the City of Fairburn. People who sit on the Development Authority board also serve on this board, with expense reimbursement but no pay. The main office is in Fairburn and lawsuits must be filed in Fulton County. The Authority works inside city limits, cannot levy taxes, and cannot use eminent domain. It and its staff have the same legal immunity as the city. If it dissolves after paying all debts and ending contracts, its property and money go to public bodies.
How Fairburn funds public projects
The Authority can sell revenue bonds and other obligations to build or refinance projects. These debts are paid only from pledged project revenues and are not debts of the state or city. Money the Authority receives is held in trust and used as the bond documents require. Revenue bonds are validated in Fulton County Superior Court. The Authority’s property is shielded from levy and sale, except if it granted a mortgage or similar security. Its bond offerings are not subject to Georgia state securities registration.
Authority can set local user fees
The Authority can own, lease, or run local projects and hire private operators. It sets and collects rates, fees, tolls, rents, and other charges for services and facilities it provides. This can change what you pay for things like utilities, parking, or recreation at Authority sites. Prices depend on the project and contracts the Authority signs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Lydia Glaize
Democrat • House
Derrick Jackson
Democrat • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/13/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 48 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2025
Local Calendar
Yes: 172 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/13/2025HouseAct 147
5/13/2025Effective Date
5/13/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/13/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
3/13/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/6/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/4/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/4/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/4/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/21/2025HouseHouse First Readers
2/20/2025HouseHouse Hopper
2/19/2025House
Bill Text
HB 536/AP* (v4)
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