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GA HB1028
Bill
Status
Passed
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
James Hatchett
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AI Summary
- Redraws the five education districts for the Laurens County Board of Education based on 2010 U.S. Census data, replacing district boundaries last updated in 2002
- Maintains the board at five members, each elected from a separate education district
- Current board members and anyone filling vacancies in existing terms continue serving until their terms expire, after which successors are elected under the new district lines
- Requires the Laurens County Board of Education's legal counsel to submit the Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 45 days of the Governor's approval
- Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval; introduced by Representative Hatchett of the 143rd District and passed both the House and Senate
Legislative Description
Laurens 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
Full Bill Text
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