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GA HB1253

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jay Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redraws the five education districts for the Jeff Davis County Board of Education based on 2010 U.S. Census data, replacing district boundaries previously established by a 2005 amendment
  • Maintains the board structure of five district-elected members plus two at-large members, with one member elected from each of the five newly described districts
  • Current board members as of December 31, 2012, continue in office, with the reconstituted board taking effect January 1, 2013, retaining all existing powers, duties, and obligations
  • Requires the board's legal counsel to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 45 days of approval; the Act is automatically repealed if not cleared before the 2012 primary qualifying period
  • Sponsored by Representatives Smith (168th), Sims (169th), and Roberts (154th), and passed both the Georgia House and Senate

Legislative Description

Jeff Davis County; Board of Education; 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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