Bill > HB381

This bill amends the existing legislation for the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority to expand its scope by adding Clay, Marion, and Webster counties to the existing regional transportation authority. The bill modifies several key provisions, including the composition of the authority's board, which will now consist of 15 members with two representatives appointed by each of the participating counties (now including the newly added counties). The appointment process allows for four-year terms, with initial members having staggered two-year terms, and provides flexibility for members to be reappointed or removed by their appointing governing body. The bill also updates provisions related to revenue bonds, clarifying that these bonds do not constitute a debt of the participating counties and do not oblige counties to levy taxes or make appropriations. Additionally, the bill extends existing tort immunity protections to the new counties and maintains the authority's ability to own, operate, and maintain transportation projects. The changes ensure that the newly added counties are fully integrated into the regional transportation authority's governance and operational framework, while preserving the fundamental structure and purpose of the original legislation.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70181