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GA HB1013
Bill
Status
Passed
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Benton
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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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