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GA HB750
Bill
Status
Passed
2/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Greene
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AI Summary
- Redraws the five commissioner districts for the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners based on 2010 U.S. Census data, with one board member elected from each district
- Amends the original 1908 Act that expanded the Calhoun County board from three to five commissioners, as previously amended in 1992
- Defines district boundaries using census Voting Tabulation Districts (VTDs) and individual census blocks across precincts including Leary, Morgan, Edison, Edison-Arlington, and Arlington
- Requires the Board of Commissioners 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 becoming effective January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Calhoun County; provide new commissioner 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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