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GA HB1172
Bill
Status
Passed
3/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
Carl Von Epps
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AI Summary
- Amends the City of Manchester's incorporating act to redefine its two city council election districts based on 2010 U.S. Census data, using a redistricting plan identified as "citymanchestercouncil-2012"
- District boundaries span portions of Meriwether County (VTDs: Gill I, Gill II, and 2nd-Warm Spring) and a small portion of Talbot County (VTD: Flint Hill)
- Current city council members as of December 31, 2012, are continued in office, with the reconstituted council taking effect January 1, 2013, while retaining all prior powers, duties, and obligations
- Requires the city council's 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
- Provisions necessary for the 2012 regular council election take effect immediately upon approval, with all other provisions effective January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Manchester, City of; provide election districts
Last Action
Effective Date
3/20/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/7/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/28/2012
Full Bill Text
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