Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB760

Introduced
3/20/23  
Report Pass
3/23/23  
Introduced
3/20/23  
Report Pass
3/23/23  
Engrossed
3/23/23  
Report Pass
3/29/23  
Refer
3/23/23  
Enrolled
4/3/23  
Report Pass
3/29/23  
Chaptered
5/1/23  
Enrolled
4/3/23  
Chaptered
5/1/23  

Caption

Tyrone, Town of; Fayette County; deannex certain properties

Impact

The implications of HB 760 on state laws involve adjustments in local governance, particularly in the area of municipal boundaries. This legislation facilitates the deannexation process, altering how local properties are governed and potentially impacting taxation, service delivery, and individual property rights. State legislators view this amendment as a means to streamline governance and avoid inefficiencies often associated with geographical disputes within town borders.

Summary

House Bill 760 aims to amend the charter for the Town of Tyrone in Fayette County, Georgia, primarily focusing on deannexing certain properties from its corporate limits. This process involves redefining the boundaries of the town, potentially impacting the governance and administration of the areas being removed from its jurisdiction. By enacting this bill, local authorities aim to refine city limits to better reflect community needs and land use plans.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 760 appears to be supportive among local constituents who advocate for a more precise representation of the town’s limits. Proponents argue that the bill addresses necessary changes to the existing charter, allowing for better management of land and more effective local governance. However, there may also be concerns among property owners in the deannexed areas regarding potential loss of municipal services and representation, which could create points of contention during local discussions.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding the bill may arise from residents and stakeholders concerned about the implications of deannexation on community resources and future development plans. Questions about how the townspeople's needs will be managed after properties are removed from the town jurisdiction may lead to debates about fairness and equitable treatment in land and resource management. Additionally, the effectiveness of transitioning governance and administration in transitioning areas remains a critical focus for the local government.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HB759

Peachtree City, City of; annex certain properties

GA HB488

Town of Cusseta in Chambers County, corporate limits altered

GA H931

Town of Newport/Deannexation

GA HB404

Conyers, City of; revise city boundaries

GA HB696

Smyrna, City of; annexation of certain territory; provide

GA HB521

Local government; deannexation of certain properties; revise procedures

GA HB1403

Chatsworth, City of; certain territory into boundaries of city; provide annexation

GA HB417

City of Eclectic in Elmore County, corporate limits altered

GA HB2216

Authorizing the Department of General Services, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and with the approval of the Governor, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to quitclaim and release to the United States of America any right, title or interest it may have with respect to a certain use restriction and a related reversionary interest related to certain portions of Valley Forge National Historical Park situate in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Overfield Township, Wyoming County; authorizing the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Philadelphia a right-of-way easement situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, in exchange for improvements to Benjamin Rush State Park and monetary consideration to the Commonwealth to be used toward the acquisition and conveyance of a tract of land to be added to French Creek State Park; authorizing the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of portions of State park lands in exchange for certain lands situate in New Vernon Township, Mercer County, from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to the Department of Transportation for anticipated highway improvement projects; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Agriculture and the Governor, to grant and convey to Joshua R. Snyder a certain tract of land located in Windsor Township, Berks County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands and improvements situate in Haverford Township, Delaware County, to Carelink Community Support Services of PA, Inc.; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Governor, to grant and convey to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace, certain lands, buildings and improvements, situate in Boggs Township, Centre County, and further authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to transfer to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace its buildings located on adjacent property leased from the United States Department of the Army; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Franklin Township, Greene County, certain lands situate in Franklin Township, Greene County; authorizing the Department of General Services to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Transportation and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Hose Company an access easement and two storm water easements from certain lands situate in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to release a portion of a use restriction affecting certain real property situate in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania previously conveyed to the School District of the City of Harrisburg; authorizing the sale and transfer of title for a 0.232 acre of

GA HB193

Talladega County, Childersburg, corporate limits altered to add property de-annexed from the Town of Bon Air

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.