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GA HR1651

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Ashe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article VIII, Section VI of the Georgia Constitution by adding a new Paragraph V to authorize the General Assembly to require local boards of education to pay election expenses
  • Covers three types of elections: elections for local board of education members, elections to approve sales taxes for educational purposes, and elections to approve bonded indebtedness for educational purposes
  • Authorizes the General Assembly to impose these requirements through either general law or local act
  • Sponsored by Representatives Taylor (55th), Ashe (56th), and Gardner (57th) in the Georgia House
  • Requires submission to voters for ratification or rejection in accordance with Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Georgia Constitution

Legislative Description

General Assembly; local education boards pay election expenses; require - CA

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/16/2010

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs3/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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