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GA HB1099

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Penny Houston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Act creating the Berrien County Board of Education (originally approved April 5, 1971) to redraw the boundaries of the seven education districts from which board members are elected
  • Redraws district lines based on 2010 U.S. Census data, using voting tabulation districts (VTDs) and individual census blocks to define the seven new education districts
  • Maintains the board's existing structure of seven members, each elected by voters residing within their respective district only
  • Current board members as of December 31, 2012, continue in office, with the reconstituted board assuming all existing powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities effective January 1, 2013
  • Requires the Board of Education's attorney to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965

Legislative Description

Berrien County; Board of Education; change description of districts

Last Action

Effective Date

3/13/2012

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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