Georgia 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 898 — Local government; counties and municipalities to consider the effect of a proposed zoning action on local school systems; allow

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-66-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption of hearing policies and procedures and standards for exercise of zoning power, so as to allow counties and municipalities to consider the effect of a proposed zoning action on local school systems and the potential overcrowding of schools within such local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. House Committee Favorably Reported

  2. House Second Readers

  3. House First Readers

  4. House Hopper

Sponsors

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (241)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 898 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-66-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption of hearing policies and procedures and standards for exercise of zoning power, so as to allow counties and municipalities to consider the effect of a proposed zoning action on local school systems and the potential overcrowding of schools within such local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 898?
HB 898 is sponsored by Mike Wilensky, Ron Stephens (Republican), Brett Harrell, Scott Holcomb (Democrat), Chuck Efstration (Republican), and Demetrius Douglas (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 898?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 898?
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