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GA HB963
Bill
Status
Passed
4/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
James Epps
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AI Summary
- Amends the Act establishing the Board of Public Education for Bibb County (originally approved August 23, 1872) to redraw the boundaries of six education districts used to elect board members (Posts 1 through 6), excluding at-large members
- New district boundaries are based on 2010 U.S. Census data, using Voting Tabulation Districts (VTDs) and individual census blocks across areas including East Macon, Godfrey, Vineville, Hazzard, Howard, Rutland, and Warrior precincts
- Current board members as of December 31, 2012, are continued in office, with the reconstituted board retaining all existing powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities effective January 1, 2013
- Requires the Bibb County Board of Education, through its legal counsel, to submit the Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 30 days of the Governor's approval
- Provisions necessary for the 2012 regular election take effect upon the Governor's approval, with all other provisions becoming effective January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Bibb County; Board of Public Education; change description of districts
Last Action
Effective Date
4/5/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/21/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/9/2012
Full Bill Text
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