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GA HB1008
Bill
Status
Passed
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ron Stephens
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AI Summary
- Redraws the seven education districts for the Liberty County Board of Education, which consists of a chairperson and six additional members, based on 2010 U.S. Census data
- Defines Education Districts 1 through 6 using specific voting tabulation districts (VTDs) and census blocks, while Education District 7 encompasses the entire Liberty County School District
- Current members of the Board of Education as of December 31, 2012, are allowed to continue in office, with the reconstituted board retaining all prior powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities effective January 1, 2013
- Requires the Board of Education's legal counsel to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 45 days of the Governor's approval
- Provisions necessary for the 2012 regular election take effect upon the Governor's approval, with all other provisions becoming effective January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Liberty County; Board of Education; 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
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