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GA SB533
Bill
Status
Passed
4/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Barry Loudermilk
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AI Summary
- Elections for the judge of the Probate Court of Floyd County and the chief magistrate of Floyd County shall be changed from partisan to nonpartisan elections, conducted under O.C.G.A. Code Section 21-2-139
- Nonpartisan elections shall be held at the nonpartisan general elections immediately preceding the expiration of the current term of office for each position
- Sitting officeholders are not affected and shall serve out their current terms, remaining eligible to succeed themselves under the new nonpartisan election process
- Floyd County's governing authority is required to submit the Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended
- Sponsored by Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd district and passed the Senate
Legislative Description
Floyd County; provide for nonpartisan elections
Last Action
Effective Date
4/12/2012
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination3/26/2012
State and Local Governmental Operations3/20/2012
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