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GA SB413

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

William Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Elections for the judge of the Probate Court of Glascock County conducted after January 1, 2012, shall be nonpartisan elections as provided under O.C.G.A. Code Section 21-2-139
  • Nonpartisan elections shall be held in conjunction with the nonpartisan general election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office
  • The sitting judge of the Probate Court as of January 1, 2012, is unaffected and shall serve out the remainder of their elected term, with eligibility to seek reelection under the new nonpartisan process
  • Glascock County's governing authority must submit the Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 no later than 45 days after the Governor's approval or the Act otherwise becoming law
  • Introduced by Senator Jackson of the 24th District and passed the Senate

Legislative Description

Probate Court of Glascock County; provide elections; office of judge

Last Action

Effective Date

4/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination2/23/2012
State and Local Governmental Operations2/15/2012

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