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GA HB1270
Bill
Status
Passed
4/4/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mack Jackson
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AI Summary
- Redraws the four commissioner districts for the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners based on 2010 U.S. Census data, using the redistricting plan identified as "jeffersonccsb-2012."
- Maintains the existing board structure of four district-elected commissioners and one at-large chairperson.
- Current board members continue serving until the regular expiration of their terms and are deemed to represent the newly described districts corresponding to their former district numbers.
- Requires the Board of Commissioners to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 30 days of the Governor's approval.
- Provisions necessary for the 2012 regular election take effect upon the Governor's approval, with all other provisions effective January 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Jefferson County; Board of Commissioners; 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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