All Roll Calls
Yes: 224 • No: 0
GeorgiaHB 7352025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Lyons, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum
Sponsored By: Leesa Hagan (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.
Lyons referendum on redevelopment, Nov. 2025
Lyons must hold a citywide vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The election follows Georgia law. The superintendent must publish the date and purpose once at least 90 days before, and once a week for the two weeks before, in the official organ of Toombs County. The ballot asks Yes or No on letting Lyons use all redevelopment powers. The City of Lyons pays the election costs, and results are certified to the Secretary of State. If voters do not approve, or the election is not run as required, the Act is repealed on January 1, 2026. Except for the referendum section, the Act is effective upon the Governor’s approval or becoming law without it.
Redevelopment tools for Lyons after voter approval
The law lets the City of Lyons use all powers under Georgia’s Redevelopment Powers Law. The city can create tax allocation districts, issue tax allocation bonds, and carry out community redevelopment. These powers start only if a majority of city voters approve the referendum, and they take effect once results are certified. Projects can bring investment and upgrades, but they can also shift future tax growth and add city debt.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Leesa Hagan
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/28/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 53 • No: 0
House vote • 3/18/2025
Local Calendar
Yes: 171 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/14/2025HouseAct 320
5/14/2025Effective Date
5/14/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/28/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
3/28/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/20/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/18/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/18/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/18/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
3/11/2025HouseHouse First Readers
3/10/2025HouseHouse Hopper
3/6/2025House
Bill Text
HB 735/AP* (v4)
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