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GA HB1253

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lee Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Georgia Election Code to allow general municipal elections to be held in "such years as are specified by local law," replacing the current requirement that they be held only in odd-numbered years
  • Sets the default term for municipal offices at four years unless otherwise provided by local law, removing the previous requirement that alternative terms comply with the specific provisions of Code Section 21-2-541.2
  • Repeals Code Section 21-2-541.2, which previously enumerated the specific ways the General Assembly could modify municipal election terms, staggering, and timing through local law
  • Retains existing requirements that municipalities publish notice of general municipal elections at least 30 days in advance in a newspaper of general circulation and transmit a copy of the notice to the Secretary of State
  • Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Georgia Election Code; general elections held in years specified by law; provide

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/17/2010

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs3/8/2010

Full Bill Text

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