Bill > HB739

This bill proposes to annex certain parcels of land into the City of Lawrenceville, Georgia, through a specific electoral process. The bill requires a referendum to be held during the 2026 general primary election, where voters in the territory proposed for annexation will vote to approve or reject the proposed annexation. If more than half of the votes cast are in favor of the annexation, the bill will become effective on December 31, 2026. If the majority votes against the annexation, the bill will be automatically repealed on the first day of July following the election. The specific parcels to be annexed are identified by a extensive list of tax parcel numbers, which are detailed in Appendix A of the bill and were referenced in a resolution adopted by the Lawrenceville City Council on February 12, 2025. The election superintendent of Gwinnett County will be responsible for conducting the special election, publishing the notice, and certifying the results to the Secretary of State, with any additional election expenses to be borne by the City of Lawrenceville.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71217