Plain English Breakdown
The official bill title mentions repealing conflicting laws, but the digest and summary do not elaborate on which laws are affected.
Demorest Redevelopment Powers and Referendum Act
This law allows the City of Demorest to use specific redevelopment powers under state rules, requires a public vote on these changes, sets an effective date in May 2025, and includes conditions for automatic repeal.
What This Bill Does
- Authorizes the City of Demorest to exercise redevelopment powers found in Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution.
- Allows the city to use Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.), known as the Redevelopment Powers Law.
- Requires a referendum for these powers or related actions.
- Sets an effective date of May 13, 2025.
- Provides for automatic repeal under certain circumstances if conditions are not met.
Who It Names or Affects
- The City of Demorest
- Residents and voters in the City of Demorest who participate in the referendum
Terms To Know
- Redevelopment Powers Law
- A state law (Chapter 44, Title 36, O.C.G.A.) that gives cities specific tools to improve areas of a city.
- Referendum
- A direct vote by the people on a proposed law or action before it takes effect.
Limits and Unknowns
- The specific details of the referendum question are not included in this summary.
- The exact circumstances that trigger automatic repeal are described generally but not defined in detail here.
- This law applies only to the City of Demorest and does not change redevelopment rules for other cities.