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GA SB528
Bill
Status
Passed
4/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
John Crosby
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AI Summary
- Redraws the five commissioner districts for Turner County's Board of Commissioners based on 2010 U.S. Census data, replacing district boundaries previously established in 2002.
- Districts are defined using voting tabulation districts (VTDs) and individual census blocks within the Ashburn, Sycamore, and Rebecca VTDs of Turner County.
- Current members of the Board of Commissioners continue in office, with the reconstituted board retaining all existing powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities effective January 1, 2013.
- Requires Turner County to submit the redistricting plan for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 45 days of the Governor's approval; the Act is automatically repealed if preclearance is not obtained before the 2012 primary qualifying period begins.
- Election-related provisions take effect upon the Governor's approval, with all other provisions becoming effective January 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Turner County; board of commissioners; change the description of the commissioner districts
Last Action
Effective Date
4/5/2012
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/26/2012
State and Local Governmental Operations3/19/2012
Full Bill Text
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