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HB802 • 2025

Cedartown, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum

Cedartown, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Kelley, Trey
Last action
2025-05-14
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Cedartown Redevelopment Powers and Referendum Act

This law allows the City of Cedartown 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 Cedartown 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.
  • Provides for a referendum so voters can decide on these new powers.
  • Sets an effective date in May 2025, based on official enactment records.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The City of Cedartown
  • Residents and voters in the City of Cedartown

Terms To Know

Redevelopment Powers Law
A state law (Chapter 44, Title 36, O.C.G.A.) that gives cities specific tools to improve or rebuild areas.
Referendum
A direct vote by the people on a proposed law or policy change.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary mentions automatic repeal under certain circumstances but does not list what those specific circumstances are.
  • The source material states that conflicting laws will be repealed but does not name which existing laws are removed.
  • Details about how the referendum will be conducted, such as voting dates or question wording, are not included in the provided text.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-14 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Cedartown, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum