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GA HB941
Bill
Status
Passed
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Buddy Harden
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AI Summary
- Redraws the five education districts for the Houston County Board of Education based on 2010 U.S. Census data, using the redistricting plan identified as "houstonsbR-2012"
- Maintains a seven-member board structure with five district-based seats and two at-large seats designated as Post 6 (elected in 2014) and Post 7 (elected in 2012)
- Current board members continue serving until their terms expire, and are deemed to represent the newly redrawn districts effective upon enactment
- District members from Education Districts 1, 3, and 5 are elected in 2012, while members from Districts 2 and 4 are elected in 2014, all for four-year terms in nonpartisan elections
- Requires submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act within 45 days of enactment, with the entire Act voided if not cleared before the 2012 candidate qualifying period begins
Legislative Description
Houston County; Board of Education; change description of districts
Last Action
Effective Date
3/13/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/21/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/9/2012
Full Bill Text
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