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40 bills for “Local government”.
State government; prohibit state agencies and local government entities from responding to ransomware activity
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 886 would bar Georgia state agencies and local governments from paying or negotiating with ransomware attackers, and instead require them to report attacks to the Georgia Technology Authority.
… The affected state agency or local government entity shall be required to provide the Georgia Technology Authority with any information required to appropriately address such response." </ins> SECTION …
Local Government Investment Pool; certain pooled investments to be approved by the State Depository Board; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would require new pooled investment programs created for two or more local governments to get approval from the State Depository Board before they can start operating, starting July 1, 2026.
… Chapter 83 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government investment pool, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 36 …
Community Affairs, Department of; local governments and nonprofit organizations to incentivize households to relocate from outside this state to local governments in this state; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1451 would let the Georgia Department of Community Affairs award grants to local governments and nonprofits that run programs paying households to move to Georgia from out of state.
… In order for a previous local government or nonprofit organization grant recipient to be eligible for any subsequent grants, such local government or nonprofit organization shall have met …
Local government; additional authorized investments; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 871 would let Georgia cities, counties, and other local governments invest public funds in a wider range of financial products, including mutual funds, joint investment trusts, and highly rated commercial paper.
… States government or a United States government agency; (D) Obligations of any corporation of the United States government; (E) Prime bankers' acceptances; (F) The local government investment pool …
House Study Committee on Alternative Investments for Local Governments; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would create a study committee to examine new types of investments local governments could use for public funds, with a report due by December 2026.
… There is created the House Study Committee on Alternative Investments for Local Governments. (2) Members and officers. The committee shall be composed of seven members of the House …
Elections; provide by local legislation for nonpartisan elections for county governing authorities; authorize the General Assembly
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 15 would let the Georgia General Assembly pass local laws allowing individual counties to hold nonpartisan elections for county commissioners and other county governing authority seats.
… by local Act for the election in nonpartisan elections of candidates to fill county judicial offices, offices of local boards of education, <ins>offices of county governing authorities …
Local government; comprehensive efficiency review of local taxing bodies; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: HB 1447 would require Georgia cities, counties, school systems, and special districts that levy property taxes to conduct an efficiency review every ten years and report the results to the state, starting in 2027.
… A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Chapter 86 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government efficiency, so as …
House Study Committee on Local Government Financial Audits; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution would create a study committee to examine why many Georgia local governments are failing to complete required financial audits and to recommend possible state action.
… WHEREAS, local governments are required to conduct an audit of the financial affairs and transactions of all funds and activities of the local government for each fiscal year …
Labor and industrial relations; preemption of wage and employment benefit mandates adopted by a local government entity; repeal certain provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1157 would repeal a Georgia law that currently bars counties, cities, and other local governments from setting their own minimum wage or employment benefit requirements for private employers.
… A local government entity shall not through the use of evaluation factors, qualification of bidders, or otherwise award preferences on the basis of wages or employment benefits provided …
State and local government; assist with reducing Wall Street landlord ownership of residential properties to help this state flourish
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would encourage state and local governments to help reduce large corporate landlord ownership of residential properties, aiming to make housing more affordable for Georgia renters and homebuyers.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body encourage the state and local governments of this state to assist with …
Local government; local moratoria shall not apply to certain properties in certain circumstances; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would stop counties and cities from applying temporary moratoriums on permits or zoning decisions to properties that already have written local approval or unrelated permits for development.
… governing authority for such local government has given, in good faith, written approval, or confirmation for an identified development of such property, or </ins> <ins>where such local …
Local government; prohibit elected officials of a county, municipal corporation, or any county-municipal consolidated government from entering into nondisclosure agreements with private entities relating to economic development
Summary by Georgia Commons: HB1473 would bar county and city elected officials in Georgia from signing confidentiality agreements with private companies on economic development deals, and would require an independent impact study before local governments approve such projects.
… Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended by enacting a new chapter to read as follows: <ins>"CHAPTER 93 36 …
Property; landlord and tenant; repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would repeal the state law that currently bars cities and counties from adopting rent control, opening the door for local governments to regulate rent if they choose.
… repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes …
House Study Committee on Local Government Emergency Disaster Relief Loans; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would create a study committee to examine whether the state should set up a bridge loan program to help local governments cover disaster costs while awaiting federal reimbursement.
… WHEREAS, local governments often require financial assistance when faced with federally declared disasters, and it is important that such governments receive such assistance quickly; and WHEREAS, the federal …
Local government; prohibit use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain facilities housing equines; authorize
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 614 lets Georgia counties and cities pass local ordinances banning consumer fireworks within 200 yards of facilities that house horses and other equines in confined areas, while allowing special event permits for exceptions.
… to prohibited fireworks activities and application of noise ordinances, so as to authorize local governments to prohibit the use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain …
Local government; waive development impact fees for certain projects related to development of affordable or workforce housing; authorize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would let cities and counties waive development impact fees for certain workforce housing projects, and it bars them from raising other impact fees to make up the lost money.
… Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to authorize local governments to waive development impact fees for certain projects related to the development of …
Local government; zoning procedures; operation of immigration detention centers; require special use permits
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would require any county or city with a zoning ordinance to make immigration detention centers get a special use permit before opening or expanding on local land.
… boundaries of such local government; or (2) The transfer of any real property within the territorial boundaries of such local government to the federal government for the operation …
Local Governments; violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; waive sovereign and governmental immunities
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 21 would strip Georgia local governments and certain law enforcement officials of legal immunity if they violate the state's ban on immigration sanctuary policies or fail to comply with federal immigration detainer requests.
… local governing body acts in violation of this Code section, the sovereign immunity of such local governing body and the governmental immunity of all </ins> <ins>local officials …
Local government; procedures for real property owners to make claims for compensation for loss of property value or expenses incurred; provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 295 lets Georgia property owners file compensation claims against cities and counties that ignore certain laws or let nuisances persist, and creates a court process (mandamus) to enforce immigration sanctuary and detainer laws against local governments.
… If a local government denies a claim for being administratively incomplete, the owner shall be permitted to revise and resubmit the claim to ensure the claim is administratively …
House Study Committee on the Assessment and Collection of Fees by Local Governments; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution would create a five-member study committee to examine how Georgia counties and municipalities assess and collect local fees, with a report due by the end of 2026.
… WHEREAS, Georgia counties and municipalities are constitutionally and statutorily authorized to collect taxes and fees to fund the provision of local governmental services; and WHEREAS, local governments in …
Local Government Budgets and Audits; regulation of local governments in fiscal distress; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would create a state early-warning system for local governments in financial trouble, letting the state audit, advise, or take over money decisions at cities and counties that can't fix their own budgets.
… Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, is amended by adding a new …
Local Government and State Government; certain transactions between government entities and certain foreign persons; prohibit
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would bar local governments and state agencies from buying or operating small drones made by companies tied to China or Russia, and would expand an existing ban on state contracts with Chinese-owned companies to also cover other countries the U.S. labels foreign adversaries.
… A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Titles 36 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government and state government, respectively …
Georgia Local Governance and Fair Enforcement Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 41 would let Georgia counties adopt local ordinances that regulate and fine possession of one ounce or less of marijuana, while keeping the existing state misdemeanor law as a backup.
… This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Local Governance and Fair Enforcement Act." SECTION 2. Code Section 16-13-2 of the Official …
Georgia Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would cut off state grants to local governments that allow judges to release people accused of certain serious crimes without requiring cash bail, starting in mid-2027.
… state agency or office of state government shall award, renew, or extend a grant or funds to any branch of local government that has in effect any law …
Revenue and taxation; state and local title ad valorem tax fee; exempt certain motor vehicles used in fire protection services for local governments
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate committee substitute for HB 964 would exempt nonprofit fire departments' vehicles and supplies from the state and local title tax and sales tax when used for county or city fire protection and emergency response.
… for local governments; to exempt from sales and use taxes sales of tangible personal property used in the provision of fire protection services for local governments; to revise …
State auditor; local governments to request and receive in certain circumstances due date extensions related to filing annual audits; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 244 rewrites Georgia's local government audit law, raising the spending threshold that triggers mandatory annual audits to $2.5 million and letting counties temporarily withhold pay from officials who delay required audits.
… The governing authority of each local unit of government not included in paragraph (1) or (2) of this </ins> <ins>subsection shall, no less than every fifth year …
Alcoholic beverages; authorize a local governing authority to allow certain museums within its jurisdiction to sell alcoholic beverages at the same times on Sundays as other retailers
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would let counties and cities allow historic museums to sell alcohol on Sundays during the same hours as other retailers, if local voters have already approved Sunday alcohol sales.
… Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to authorize a local governing authority to allow certain museums within its jurisdiction to sell alcoholic beverages at …
Local government; authorize assessment of development impact fees for public facilities produced through agreements between developers and governmental entities
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 656 would let Georgia cities and counties charge developer impact fees for public facilities built through developer agreements, and would extend from six to ten years how long local governments can hold unspent impact fee money before refunding it.
… and governmental entities; to revise definitions; to extend the period of time a local government may encumber unspent impact fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting …
Local Board of Education; install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would require every public and private K-12 school to install exterior key boxes so police and emergency responders can get quick access to buildings, once state funding is provided.
… section. (d)(1) Local boards of education, other public and private school governing bodies, local school systems, other public and private schools, and local governments and agencies shall …
Georgia Landowners Protection Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1315 would cap local zoning and building permit moratoria in Georgia at 180 days, require public notice before they take effect, and let property owners sue local governments if a moratorium runs too long.
… Nearly 30 percent of the cost associated with building a home is attributable to government delays and regulations. By removing excessive and intentional delays created by local governments …
Local government; sales and use tax for purpose of providing property tax relief; authorize - CA
Summary by Georgia Commons: A proposed Georgia constitutional amendment would let county and consolidated governments ask voters to approve a temporary 1 percent sales tax used only to lower property taxes on real estate.
… local sales and use tax for counties and consolidated governments to be able to offset ad valorem taxes on real property in such counties or consolidated governments. (b …
Aviation; air facilities; identification of airport affected areas; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1434 requires local governments near Georgia airports to identify areas affected by flight paths and adopt height and land use rules to keep buildings and structures out of aircraft approach zones.
… Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of local governments as to air facilities, is amended by adding a new …
"Georgia Landowners Protection Act"; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would cap zoning and permit moratoria imposed by counties and municipalities at 90 days and let property owners sue local governments for damages if a moratorium runs longer.
… Nearly 30 percent of the cost associated with building a home is attributable to government delays and regulations. By removing excessive and intentional delays created by local governments …
Local government; cessation of payment of salary, compensation, and expenses to members of county and municipal governing authorities who fail to certify completion of mandatory training; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would cut off pay and expenses for county and city council members who do not complete required training and certify it on time, until they do.
… A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for cessation …
Local government; authorize establishment of local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant programs
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1156 would let Georgia counties and cities create local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant programs, using surplus tax revenue to give homeowners credits toward their property tax bills.
… Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows: <ins>"CHAPTER 89A 36 …
Local government; acknowledge that certain international organizations have no jurisdiction in this state
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would bar state agencies and local governments from using designations or guidance from international organizations like the UN, UNESCO, or the World Health Organization to regulate private property or land use.
… 1-6-5. (a) No action by a state agency or local government may restrict, condition, or impair the lawful use, development, or transfer of private property based …
Local government; requirements for local authorities retaining legal services on a contingent fee basis; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1546 would set new rules for when Georgia counties, cities, and other local governments can hire private lawyers on a contingent fee basis, including a requirement that the state Attorney General approve such contracts.
… the governing body of the local authority; </ins> <ins>(C) The nature of any relationship between the local authority, governing body or members of the governing body, and …
Local government; total ad valorem tax digest limitation upon creating new tax allocation districts shall also apply to the renewal of existing tax allocation districts; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would apply the existing 10 percent limit on tax allocation district size to renewals of existing districts, not just newly created ones, closing what some see as a gap in current law.
House Bill 1240 By: Representatives Martin of the 49th, Cox of the 28th, Kelley of the 16th, Hilton of the 48th, and Cannon of the 172nd A BILL …
Enforcement Methods; investigations or inspections of certain residential rental property when there is a reasonable suspicion of a code violation; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would let local governments inspect large residential rental properties based on a lower
… Conditions which appear to be code violations and are in plain view may form the basis for a reasonable suspicion. (2) A local government may require the registration …
Local government; enterprise zones; revise class of retailer from which fees may be collected
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 416 narrows which retailers a local government can charge special fees under Georgia's enterprise zone law and changes how the 30 year life of certain large redevelopment enterprise zones is measured.
… 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10. (4) By resolution or ordinance, the local governing body designating and creating an enterprise zone under this subsection may assess and …