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GA HB1297

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jay Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes a nonbinding, advisory referendum in Jeff Davis County asking voters whether the judge of the Probate Court should also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court.
  • Directs the county election superintendent to hold the referendum on the day of the next general primary election in 2012, with notice published once a week for two weeks prior in the county's official organ.
  • Requires the election superintendent to certify results to the Secretary of State and to each member of the General Assembly whose district includes any part of Jeff Davis County.
  • All costs of the referendum election are to be borne by Jeff Davis County.
  • Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval.

Legislative Description

Jeff Davis County; nonbinding, advisory referendum by electors to ascertain if judge of Probate Court will also serve as chief magistrate judge; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

4/11/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/20/2012

Full Bill Text

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