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GA HB1240
Bill
Status
Passed
4/4/2012
Primary Sponsor
Delvis Dutton
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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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