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GA SB433
Bill
Status
Passed
3/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
Charlie Bethel
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AI Summary
- Amends the Act creating the Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission, originally approved May 13, 2011, to change provisions relating to referendum results on a proposed consolidated charter
- Requires votes on the charter to be counted separately for qualified voters within the City of Dalton corporate limits and for all qualified voters of Whitfield County (both incorporated and unincorporated areas)
- Charter approval requires more than one-half of votes cast in each of the two groups (City of Dalton residents and countywide voters) to be in favor; if not approved, the charter becomes void and of no force and effect
- Sets a charter effective date no sooner than January 1, 2013, with election expenses shared equally by the City of Dalton and Whitfield County
- Requires the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners to submit the Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 45 days of the Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission; referendum results; change certain provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
3/23/2012
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/23/2012
State and Local Governmental Operations2/16/2012
Full Bill Text
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