Plain English Breakdown
The official status indicates the bill passed both chambers but does not confirm if it has been signed into law or enacted.
Extending the Tax Authority for MARTA
This bill extends the deadline that allows local governments to collect a specific sales tax used to fund the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.
What This Bill Does
- Amends the law known as the 'Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965'.
- Extends the sunset date for the authority of local governing bodies to collect a 1 percent retail sales and use tax.
Who It Names or Affects
- Local governing bodies in the region
Limits and Unknowns
- The specific new end date for the tax authority is not listed in this summary.
- The exact effective date when these changes begin is not provided in the text.