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HB609 • 2025

Local government; prohibitions on employees holding interest in redevelopment activities; revise provisions

Local government; prohibitions on employees holding interest in redevelopment activities; revise provisions

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Sponsor
Reese, Tremaine Teddy
Last action
2025-02-27
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the bill passed both chambers but does not list an effective date in the provided metadata or summary.

HB609: Changes to Rules on Local Government Employees and Redevelopment

This bill changes the law so that only local government employees whose job responsibilities are related to redevelopment activities or areas are prohibited from holding an interest in them.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding redevelopment powers.
  • Revises provisions prohibiting employees from holding an interest in redevelopment activities and areas.
  • Limits this prohibition to employees whose job responsibilities are related to such activities or areas.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local government employees whose job responsibilities involve redevelopment activities or areas

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official source material does not specify the effective date of this law.
  • The provided text does not define specific penalties for violations.

Bill History

  1. 2025-02-27 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Local government; prohibitions on employees holding interest in redevelopment activities; revise provisions