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GeorgiaSB 6162025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Fulton County; written consent for the creation of community improvement districts; provide

Sponsored By: Jason T. Dickerson (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democrat), Donzella James (Democrat), RaShaun Kemp (Democrat), Josh McLaurin (Democrat), Nan Orrock (Democrat)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

New board election rules for Fulton districts

These rules cover Fulton County community improvement districts with a companion district in an adjacent county. Eligible voters elect the first board at a meeting within 60 days after resolutions are adopted and required consents received. Later election meetings occur every two years, within 60 days after the county property tax return filing deadline. A majority of remaining board members can appoint an eligible voter to a vacancy within 60 days. Appointees serve only until the next regular election, and no more than two can serve at once. A vacancy while two appointees serve requires a special election, unless the next regular election is within 180 days. Required special elections must be called within 60 days of the vacancy and held within 60 days after the call. Notices must appear in Fulton County's official legal-notice newspaper at least 45, 31, 17, and 10 days before voting.

Fulton owners must approve new districts

Creating a Fulton County community improvement district requires written consent from a majority of owners whose property will face district charges. Those owners must represent at least 75% of the property value subject to district taxes, fees, and assessments. Values come from the latest approved county property tax digest. Owners are the people or entities listed as taxpayers in the latest county tax digest. Co-owners of one parcel count as one owner and must choose one co-owner in writing to represent them. The Fulton County Tax Commissioner must certify compliance within 60 days or explain in writing why certification cannot be made. Neither the district nor its board can conduct business until the consent requirements are met. Copies of the consent resolutions must go to the Secretary of State and the Department of Community Affairs. The Secretary of State must keep a record of activated districts.

Fulton district closures need strong owner consent

Ending a Fulton County community improvement district requires written consent from two-thirds of owners whose property faces district charges. Those owners must represent at least 75% of the property value subject to district taxes, fees, and assessments. Values come from the latest approved county property tax digest. Owners must submit consent to the Fulton County Tax Commissioner, who must certify whether both thresholds are met.

Local approvals govern Fulton district expansion

Fulton County commissioners designate community improvement district boundaries when the district lies wholly in unincorporated Fulton County. A municipal governing authority designates boundaries when the district lies wholly within that municipality. Adding land requires a county consent resolution when any added land is in unincorporated Fulton County. Municipalities containing added land must also adopt consent resolutions. The county need not make an additional boundary designation when none of the added land is unincorporated. Municipalities without parcels in the added area also need not make an additional boundary designation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Jason T. Dickerson

    Republican • Senate

  • Sonya Halpern

    Democrat • Senate

  • Donzella James

    Democrat • Senate

  • RaShaun Kemp

    Democrat • Senate

  • Josh McLaurin

    Democrat • Senate

  • Nan Orrock

    Democrat • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Robert Dawson

    Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 143 • No: 75

House vote • 4/2/2026

Supplemental Local Calendar

Yes: 94 • No: 75 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Yes: 49 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Senate Date Signed by Governor

    5/12/2026Senate

  2. Act 643

    5/12/2026

  3. Effective Date

    5/12/2026

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. House Committee Favorably Reported

    4/2/2026House

  6. House Third Readers

    4/2/2026House

  7. House Passed/Adopted

    4/2/2026House

  8. House Second Readers

    3/10/2026House

  9. House First Readers

    3/9/2026House

  10. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    3/6/2026Senate

  11. Senate Passed/Adopted

    3/6/2026Senate

  12. Senate Read and Referred

    3/4/2026Senate

  13. Senate Hopper

    3/3/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • SB 616/AP* (v6)

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