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GA HB1446

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Roberta Abdul-Salaam

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

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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