Bill > HB610

This bill modifies existing Georgia law regarding property acquisition by municipal officials and employees in redevelopment areas, primarily changing disclosure requirements and restrictions. Under the new provisions, elected or appointed officials can acquire property interests in a redevelopment area, but must immediately disclose such interests in writing to the local legislative body and ensure the disclosure is entered into the official minutes. If an official acquires property interest in a redevelopment area within two years before a redevelopment plan is submitted, they must disclose this at least 30 days before the plan's potential adoption. The bill removes previous language that prohibited participation in actions affecting the property and softens some of the earlier restrictions, while maintaining that any contract or transaction without proper disclosure can be voided by the local legislative body. The legislation also preserves existing language that considers failure to comply with disclosure requirements as misconduct in office, thus maintaining accountability for public officials while providing more flexibility in property acquisition within redevelopment areas.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70738