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GA HB941

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Buddy Harden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

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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