Plain English Breakdown
The official summary confirms the bill provides for a referendum and contingent effective dates but lacks details on how these mechanisms work or what land is involved. The PDF text excerpt was unreadable, so no additional information could be extracted from it.
HB739: Annexing Certain Territory into Lawrenceville
This law amends the city charter of Lawrenceville to allow specific territory outside its current borders to become part of the city.
What This Bill Does
- Amends an existing Act that provides a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, originally approved on May 4, 2017.
- Provides for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city.
- Includes provisions for holding a referendum (a vote by residents).
- Sets conditions for when the law becomes effective and includes rules for automatic repeal if those conditions are not met.
Who It Names or Affects
- The City of Lawrenceville
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not specify exactly which land areas are included in the annexation.
- The text mentions a referendum but does not detail how it will be conducted or what specific vote is required.
- The exact conditions that trigger the effective date or automatic repeal are not described in the provided summary.