All Roll Calls
Yes: 211 • No: 0
GeorgiaHB 8022025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Cedartown, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum
Sponsored By: Trey Kelley (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Cedartown voters decide on redevelopment powers
Cedartown can use all powers in Georgia’s Redevelopment Powers Law, if voters approve. That includes tax allocation districts and tax allocation bonds. The referendum is on the Tuesday next following the third Tuesday in June, 2025. Officials must publish the date and purpose at least 90 days before. They also publish once a week for two weeks before, in Polk County’s official newspaper. The ballot shows ( ) YES ( ) NO. The city pays for the election, and the result is certified to the Georgia Secretary of State. Section 1 takes effect immediately if a majority votes YES. If it fails or is not held as required, Section 1 is repealed the next January 1.
When the law takes effect
Aside from the referendum, the law takes effect on the Governor’s approval or when it becomes law without approval. Section 2 controls when Section 1 starts. Any state law that conflicts with this Act is repealed.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Trey Kelley
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/2/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 51 • No: 0
House vote • 3/28/2025
Local Calendar
Yes: 160 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/14/2025HouseAct 328
5/14/2025Effective Date
5/14/2025House Sent to Governor
4/8/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
4/2/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
4/2/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/31/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/28/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/28/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/28/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
3/25/2025HouseHouse First Readers
3/21/2025HouseHouse Hopper
3/20/2025House
Bill Text
HB 802/AP* (v4)
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