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GA HB1481
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Allison
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AI Summary
- Union County Probate Court judge, who also serves as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court, would be elected on a nonpartisan basis beginning with the 2012 general election
- The chief magistrate's current term expires December 31, 2012, with a successor to be elected by Union County voters at the 2012 general election and every election thereafter on a nonpartisan basis
- The chief magistrate would serve a four-year term
- Union County's governing authority is required to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 to the U.S. Department of Justice or appropriate court within 60 days of the Governor's approval
- Sponsored by Representative Allison of the 8th District; amends existing legislation from 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3504) as previously amended in 1999
Legislative Description
Union County; Probate Court judge; nonpartisan elections; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/31/2010
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination3/30/2010
Full Bill Text
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