Georgia SB252: Real and Personal Property; conveyance of municipal property interests to independent school systems; provide

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 37 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to acquisition and disposition of real and personal property generally, so as to provide for conveyance of municipal property interests to independent school systems; to provide for municipal replacement of such conveyed property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 37 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to acquisition and disposition of real and personal property generally, so as to provide for conveyance of municipal property interests to independent school systems; to provide for municipal replacement of such conveyed property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Chapter 37 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to acquisition and disposition of real and personal property generally, is amended by revising Code Section 36-37-6.1, relating to sale, exchange, lease, or grant of easement over property used for recreational purposes by incorporated municipalities having population greater than 300,000, as follows: "36-37-6.1. (a) This Code section shall be applicable to incorporated municipalities of the State of Georgia having a population of more than 300,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1960 or any future such census. S. B. LC 44 3028 (b) All such municipalities shall have authority to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property comprising parks, playgrounds, golf courses, swimming pools, or other like property used primarily for recreational purposes, provided that nothing in this Code section shall have the effect …

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Sponsors

• Betsy Holland (D, 54) · primary sponsor
• Sonya Halpern (D, 39) · primary sponsor
• Nan Orrock (D, 36)
• McLaurin, Josh (D, 14)
• Jason Esteves (D, 35)
• Russ Goodman (R, 8)
• Clint Dixon (R, 45)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2025: Effective Date
2. May 14, 2025: Act 295
3. May 14, 2025: Senate Date Signed by Governor
4. April 7, 2025: Senate Sent to Governor
5. March 27, 2025: Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
6. March 20, 2025: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
7. March 20, 2025: House Third Readers
8. March 18, 2025: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
9. March 11, 2025: House Second Readers
10. March 10, 2025: House First Readers

Votes

• Senate Vote #311 (March 27, 2025): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote #289 (March 20, 2025): 169 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #199 (March 6, 2025): 56 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB252?

SB252 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Real and Personal Property; conveyance of municipal property interests to independent school systems; provide.

What does SB252 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 37 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to acquisition and disposition of real and personal property generally, so as to provide for conveyance of municipal property interests to independent school systems; to provide for municipal replacement of such conveyed property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SB252?

Signed into law as of May 14, 2025. Latest action: Effective Date (July 1, 2025).

Who sponsored SB252?

Betsy Holland (D, 54), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB252?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70783