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GA HB1240

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Delvis Dutton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Act creating the Tattnall County Board of Commissioners (originally approved August 8, 1927) to redraw the boundaries of the five commissioner districts based on 2010 U.S. Census data
  • District boundaries are defined using voting tabulation districts (VTDs) and individual census blocks, with specific provisions excluding incarcerated populations from certain block counts
  • Current members of the Board of Commissioners are allowed to continue in office, with the board retaining all existing powers, duties, and obligations
  • Requires Tattnall County'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 election took effect upon the Governor's approval, with all other provisions becoming effective January 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Tattnall County; board of commissioners; change description of districts

Last Action

Effective Date

4/4/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/20/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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