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GA HB1299

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Karla Drenner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes a nonbinding, advisory referendum in DeKalb County asking voters whether local, independent, or charter schools should be allowed to place or operate telecommunications towers on elementary, middle, or high school property
  • The referendum was to be held on the day of the 2012 general primary election, conducted by the DeKalb County election superintendent in accordance with general law
  • Requires the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks preceding the election in the official organ of DeKalb County
  • Election expenses are to be borne by DeKalb County, and results must be certified to the Secretary of State and all General Assembly members whose districts fall wholly or partially within the county
  • The Act declares the referendum to be a public purpose and essential governmental function for which public funds may be expended

Legislative Description

DeKalb County; nonbinding, advisory referendum by electors to ascertain if schools should place or operate a telecommunication tower on school property; 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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