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GA HB749
Bill
Status
Passed
2/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Greene
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AI Summary
- Redraws the five education districts for the Calhoun County Board of Education, replacing districts established under the original April 13, 1992 Act with new boundaries based on 2010 U.S. Census data
- Defines district boundaries using voting tabulation districts (VTDs) and individual census blocks across Leary, Morgan, Edison, Edison-Arlington, and Arlington VTDs in Calhoun County
- Continues the existing Board of Education in office, with the reconstituted board retaining all prior powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities effective January 1, 2013
- Requires the Board of Education's attorney to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965
- Provisions related to the 2012 regular election take effect upon the Governor's approval, with all other provisions effective January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Calhoun County; Board of Education; provide new districts
Last Action
Effective Date
2/27/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/1/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local1/24/2012
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