HB709Introduced in the House
Demorest, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum
Introduced by Victor Anderson, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Demorest, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Effective Date 2025-05-13
May 13, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Local Consent Calendar: Senate Vote #446 · April 4, 2025
51
Yes
1
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
56 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Watson | 1 | Yes |
| Derek Mallow | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Hodges | 3 | Yes |
| Billy Hickman | 4 | Yes |
| Sheikh Rahman | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Brass | 6 | Yes |
| Nabilah Islam Parkes | 7 | Yes |
| Russ Goodman | 8 | Yes |
| Nikki Merritt | 9 | Yes |
| Emanuel Jones | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
House Hopper
House First Readers
House Second Readers
House Committee Favorably Reported
House Third Readers
House Passed/Adopted
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
Senate Passed/Adopted
House Sent to Governor
House Date Signed by Governor
Act 213
Effective Date 2025-05-13
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