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GA HB1446
Bill
Status
Passed
5/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Roberta Abdul-Salaam
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AI Summary
- Authorizes a nonbinding referendum in Clayton County, Georgia, on whether the county should become a full participant in the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and levy a sales tax to support MARTA and local public transportation needs
- The referendum was scheduled to be held in conjunction with the 2010 general primary election, with all election costs borne by Clayton County
- If the referendum could not be held on the 2010 general primary date for any reason, it would be conducted at the next county-wide election or primary in Clayton County
- Requires Clayton County's legal counsel to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 30 days of the Governor's approval
- The referendum results are purely advisory and do not bind Clayton County to any action regarding MARTA participation or sales tax implementation
Legislative Description
Clayton County; become participant in MARTA; hold nonbinding referendum
Last Action
Effective Date
5/27/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations4/1/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/24/2010
Full Bill Text
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