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GA HB1013

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Benton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redraws the five education districts for the Jackson County Board of Education based on 2010 U.S. Census data, using the redistricting plan identified as "jacksb-2012"
  • Maintains the five-member board structure with one member elected from each education district to serve four-year terms
  • Current board members continue serving until their terms expire and are deemed to represent the newly redrawn districts corresponding to their former district numbers
  • Candidates must reside in their education district for at least one year before the election and cannot reside within any independent school system's boundaries
  • Requires the Jackson County 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

Legislative Description

Jackson County; School System; 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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