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GA HB1273
Bill
Status
Passed
4/4/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mack Jackson
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AI Summary
- Redraws the four education districts for the Jefferson County Board of Education based on 2010 U.S. Census data, using the redistricting plan identified as "jeffersonccsb-2012"
- Maintains the board structure of four members elected from individual education districts and one chairperson elected at large
- Current board members and the chairperson continue serving until the regular expiration of their terms and are deemed to represent the newly redrawn districts
- Requires the Board of Education's legal counsel 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
- Election-related provisions and the preclearance requirement take effect upon the Governor's approval, with remaining provisions effective January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Jefferson 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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