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Hart County commissioners vote to opt out of House Bill 581; public hearings scheduled

2112590 · January 14, 2025
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Summary

After reviewing fiscal projections and voter information, the Hart County Board of Commissioners voted to opt out of House Bill 581 and scheduled public information sessions and hearings before submitting formal paperwork to the state.

The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted to opt out of implementation of House Bill 581 and scheduled public information sessions and hearings for residents to review the law’s local impacts before the county submits required paperwork to the state.

Commissioners described HB 581 as complex and noted significant uncertainty about how it will affect county revenues. County staff and the chief tax appraiser were asked to present local tax-impact figures to the public; the board scheduled informational meetings and…

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