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GA HB1095

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ellis Black

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redraws the five commissioner districts for the Brooks County Board of Commissioners based on 2010 U.S. Census data, amending the original Act creating the board (approved August 11, 1881, as amended March 1, 1984)
  • Defines district boundaries using voting tabulation districts (VTDs) and individual census blocks across areas including Quitman, Dry Lake, Barney, Williams, Morven, Briggs, Nankin, Grooverville, and Dixie
  • Continues the existing Board of Commissioners in office, with the reconstituted board taking effect January 1, 2013, while retaining all prior powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities
  • Requires Brooks County's attorney to submit the Act for preclearance by the U.S. Department of Justice under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965
  • Provisions related to the 2012 regular election of commissioners take effect upon the Governor's approval, with all other provisions effective January 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Brooks County; board of commissioners; provide new districts

Last Action

Effective Date

3/13/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/29/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/22/2012

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