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GA HB542

GA HB542
Sunny Side, City of; repeal Act to incorporate; transfer duties and obligations to Spalding County


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Introduced
02/22/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
03/09/2023
Passed
03/30/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/03/2023

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To repeal an Act to incorporate the City of Sunny Side, to provide a new charter for the government of said city, approved February 17, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2626), as amended; to provide for transfer of duties and obligations to Spalding County; to provide for transfer of all legal rights, privileges, and assets to Spalding County; to establish a special tax and service district for outstanding bonded indebtedness and other obligations; to provide for transfer of all federal and state permits and licenses; to provide for the transfer of ongoing judicial actions; to provide for the continuation of zoning and land use regulations; to provide for future proceeds of special and regular local option sales taxes; to provide for the designation of the historic Sunny Side community; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill repeals the Act that incorporated the City of Sunny Side, Georgia, and transfers the city's duties, obligations, legal rights, privileges, and assets to Spalding County. It creates a special tax and service district within the former city limits to address outstanding bonded indebtedness and other obligations. The bill also provides for the transfer of federal and state permits and licenses, ongoing judicial actions, and zoning and land use regulations. It ensures the continuation of the city's share of proceeds from special and local option sales taxes, and designates the area as the Historic Sunny Side Community.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective Date 2024-01-01 (on 05/03/2023)

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