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GA HB1268

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

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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