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title: O.C.G.A. § 48-8-264.1. Referendum timing.
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# O.C.G.A. § 48-8-264.1. Referendum timing.

On and after July 1, 2022, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no referendum to impose a tax authorized by this part shall be held at any time other than:

(1) In odd-numbered years, on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November; or

(2) In even-numbered years:

(A) On the date of and in conjunction with the presidential preference primary if one is held that year;

(B) On the date of the general primary; or

(C) On the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

## History

Code 1981, § 48-8-264.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 256, § 4/HB 934.

## Cross References

Conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, § 21-2-540.

## Editor's Notes

In 2022, the Georgia General Assembly passed HB 907 and HB 934, both of which contained provisions relating to dates for special elections. HB 907, codified at § 21-2-540, was signed by the Governor on February 15, 2022 (Act No. 310, Ga. L. 2022, p. 1). HB 934, codified at § 48-8-264.1, was signed by the Governor on May 2, 2022 (Act No. 752, Ga. L. 2022, p. 256). The effect of codifying both is unclear.

Ga. L. 2022, p. 256, § 5/HB 934, not codified by the General Assembly, provides, in part, that this Act shall apply with respect to taxes imposed or to be imposed under resolutions or ordinances adopted on or after May 2, 2022.