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GA HB1007
Bill
Status
Passed
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ron Stephens
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AI Summary
- Amends the Act creating the Liberty County Board of Commissioners (originally approved March 12, 1935) to redraw the boundaries of six commissioner districts based on 2010 U.S. Census data
- Maintains the board structure of a chairperson and six additional members, with Districts 1–6 drawn from specific territory and District 7 encompassing all of Liberty County
- District boundaries are defined using 2010 Census voting tabulation districts (VTDs) and individual census blocks, with detailed block-level descriptions for each of the six districts
- Current members of the Board of Commissioners continue in office, with the board retaining all existing powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities
- Provisions necessary for the 2012 regular election take effect upon the Governor's approval, with remaining provisions effective January 1, 2013; the board's legal counsel must submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act within 45 days of enactment
Legislative Description
Liberty County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts
Last Action
Effective Date
3/13/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/24/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/16/2012
Full Bill Text
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