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GA HB1127
Bill
Status
Passed
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jay Powell
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AI Summary
- Redraws the seven education districts for the Mitchell County Board of Education based on 2010 U.S. Census data, replacing district boundaries previously established by the April 1, 2002 amendment
- Maintains the existing structure of six single-member geographic districts (Districts 1–6) and one at-large district (District 7) covering the entire Mitchell County School District
- Current board members continue serving until the regular expiration of their terms and are deemed to represent their respective newly drawn districts
- 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
- Sponsored by Representative Powell of the 171st district and passed both the Georgia House and Senate
Legislative Description
Mitchell County; Board of Education; change districts
Last Action
Effective Date
3/13/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/29/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/23/2012
Full Bill Text
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