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GA HB1101

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Allison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redraws the five education district boundaries for the Rabun County Board of Education based on 2010 U.S. Census data, using the redistricting plan identified as "rabunsb-2012"
  • Maintains the five-member board structure, with each member required to reside in their respective district but elected at-large by all qualified voters in Rabun County
  • Current board members continue serving until their terms expire, and are deemed to represent their respective districts as newly described under the Act
  • Requires the Board of Education, through its 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
  • Amends the original 1978 Act (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3430) and was sponsored by Representative Allison of the 8th District

Legislative Description

Rabun County; Board of Education; change description of districts

Last Action

Effective Date

3/20/2012

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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