Local government; creation of new municipal corporations with the same or similar names; prohibit
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to prohibit the creation of new municipal corporations with the same name or a substantially similar name as that of existing municipal corporations; to provide for legislative findings and intention of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2022
Last action Feb 17, 2022
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Belton
RRepublican
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