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GA HB779
Bill
Status
Passed
2/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Buddy Harden
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AI Summary
- Redraws the seven education districts for the Pulaski County Board of Education based on 2010 U.S. Census data, using the redistricting plan identified as "pulaskisb-2012"
- Maintains the seven-member board structure, with one member elected from each education district by majority vote of qualified voters within that district in nonpartisan elections
- Requires each board member to reside within their respective education district during their term of office
- 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 submission of the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, with provisions related to the 2012 election taking effect upon the Governor's approval and remaining provisions effective January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Pulaski County; Board of Education; change description of districts
Last Action
Effective Date
2/27/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/1/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local1/24/2012
Full Bill Text
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