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GA HB1268
Bill
Status
Passed
4/4/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Smith
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AI Summary
- Redraws the six education districts for the Bacon County Board of Education based on 2010 U.S. Census data, replacing boundaries previously established by a May 16, 2007 act.
- District 1 encompasses all of Bacon County, while Districts 2 through 6 are defined by specific census blocks within voting tabulation districts (Douglas, New Lacy, Taylor, Ware, and Warnock).
- Current Board of Education members as of December 31, 2012, continue in office, with the reconstituted board taking effect January 1, 2013.
- Requires the Board of Education, through its 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.
- Sponsored by Representative Smith of the 168th district and passed both the Georgia House and Senate.
Legislative Description
Bacon County; Board of Education; change description of districts
Last Action
Effective Date
4/4/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/21/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/14/2012
Full Bill Text
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