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GA HB1167

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Lee Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes term limits on the chairperson and members of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners, prohibiting either from succeeding themselves in office more than once, effective January 1, 2013
  • Requires the Columbia County election superintendent to hold a referendum on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2012 to submit the term limits proposal to county voters for approval or rejection
  • Automatically repeals the Act if a majority of voters reject it or if the vote is tied, with repeal taking effect on January 1 following the election
  • Requires the Board of Commissioners, through its legal counsel, to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act within 45 days of the Governor's approval
  • Election costs are to be borne by Columbia County, and the election superintendent must certify the results to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Columbia County; Board of Commissioners; provide term limits for chairperson and members

Last Action

Effective Date

4/11/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/5/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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