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GA HB1021
Bill
Status
Passed
3/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
Delvis Dutton
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AI Summary
- Redraws the six education districts for the Evans County Board of Education based on 2010 U.S. Census data, replacing district boundaries last updated in 2003
- Maintains the board structure of six district-elected members plus a chairperson, with one member elected from each of the six newly described districts
- Current board members as of December 31, 2012, continue in office under the reconstituted board, which retains all existing powers, duties, and obligations
- Requires the Board of Education's legal counsel to submit the redistricting plan for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 45 days of the Governor's approval
- Election-related provisions took effect upon the Governor's approval for the 2012 election cycle, with all other provisions effective January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Evans County; Board of Education; change description of districts
Last Action
Effective Date
3/5/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/24/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/16/2012
Full Bill Text
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