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GA HB1270

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mack Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

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

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