Bill > HB516

This bill makes two primary changes to Georgia state law. First, it designates the Attorney General as the elected representative authorized to approve private activity bonds for state charter school facilities, establishing a clear process for public hearings and bond issuance within specific timeframes (60 days for holding a hearing, 30 days for approval after the hearing). These bonds must be for charter schools authorized under state law and meeting certain federal tax-exempt organization criteria. Second, the bill expands the types of public bodies allowed to conduct teleconference meetings, specifically adding county and regional library boards and community service boards to the list of authorized entities. For these two types of boards, the bill requires that at least 50 percent of board members be physically present at the meeting location and that the public must be provided methods to view and comment on the meetings remotely. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for public meetings while maintaining transparency and public access.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70489