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GA HB838
Bill
Status
Passed
3/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
Howard Maxwell
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AI Summary
- Revises the four commissioner districts for the Paulding County Board of Commissioners based on 2010 U.S. Census data, using a redistricting plan identified as "pauldingccR-2012"
- Commissioners must reside in the districts they represent and serve four-year terms; the Post 1 commissioner and chairperson were to be elected in 2012, while Posts 2, 3, and 4 commissioners were to be elected in 2014
- Requires the Paulding County Board of Commissioners to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 45 days of the Governor's approval
- Includes an automatic repeal provision: if the Act is not cleared under the Voting Rights Act by the first date candidates may qualify for the 2012 general primary, the entire Act becomes void
- Election-related provisions take effect upon the Governor's approval, with all other provisions becoming effective January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Paulding County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts
Last Action
Effective Date
3/20/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/15/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local1/31/2012
Full Bill Text
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