All Roll Calls
Yes: 211 • No: 1
GeorgiaHB 7092025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Demorest, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum
Sponsored By: Victor Anderson (Republican), Chris Erwin (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
City vote on redevelopment in 2025
The election superintendent holds a citywide vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The ballot asks whether Demorest may use Redevelopment Powers Law authorities. Notice is published at least 90 days before and once a week for the two weeks before the vote in the official organ of Habersham County. The city pays the election cost, and results are certified to the Secretary of State. If more than half vote Yes, Section 1 takes effect immediately. If not, Section 1 does not take effect and the Act is repealed on January 1 right after the election.
Demorest redevelopment powers with voter approval
The law authorizes the City of Demorest to use all powers under Georgia’s Redevelopment Powers Law. The city can do community redevelopment, create tax allocation districts, and issue tax allocation bonds. Section 1 takes effect only if a majority of voters approve the local referendum on November 4, 2025. Conflicting laws are repealed so these powers can operate.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Victor Anderson
Republican • House
Chris Erwin
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/4/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 51 • No: 1
House vote • 3/28/2025
Local Calendar
Yes: 160 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/13/2025HouseAct 213
5/13/2025Effective Date
5/13/2025House Sent to Governor
4/10/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
4/4/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
4/4/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/31/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/28/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/28/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/28/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
3/6/2025HouseHouse First Readers
3/4/2025HouseHouse Hopper
3/3/2025House
Bill Text
HB 709/AP* (v4)
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