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GA SB304

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

George Hooks

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redraws the five commissioner districts for the Stewart County Board of Commissioners based on the 2010 U.S. decennial census data, replacing the previous district descriptions
  • Maintains a five-member board, with each commissioner required to reside in and be elected by voters of their respective district
  • Members from Districts 1, 3, and 5 were to be elected in November 2012 for terms expiring December 31, 2016; members from Districts 2 and 4 were to be elected in November 2014 for terms expiring December 31, 2018, with all subsequent terms lasting four years
  • Requires the Board of Commissioners, through its legal counsel, to submit the Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 45 days of the Governor's approval
  • Provisions necessary for the 2012 elections take effect upon the Governor's approval, with remaining provisions effective January 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Board of Commissioners of Stewart County; change description of the commissioner districts

Last Action

Effective Date

4/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/16/2012
State and Local Governmental Operations1/10/2012

Full Bill Text

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