GeorgiaHB 8022025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Cedartown, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum

Sponsored By: Trey Kelley (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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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 If it fails or is not held as required, Section 1 is repealed the next January 1.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 Any state law that conflicts with this Act is repealed.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

All Roll Calls

Yes: 211 • No: 0

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

  1. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/14/2025House
  2. Act 328

    5/14/2025
  3. Effective Date

    5/14/2025
  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/8/2025House
  5. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    4/2/2025Senate
  6. Senate Passed/Adopted

    4/2/2025Senate
  7. Senate Read and Referred

    3/31/2025Senate
  8. House Committee Favorably Reported

    3/28/2025House
  9. House Third Readers

    3/28/2025House
  10. House Passed/Adopted

    3/28/2025House
  11. House Second Readers

    3/25/2025House
  12. House First Readers

    3/21/2025House
  13. House Hopper

    3/20/2025House

Bill Text

  • HB 802/AP* (v4)

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