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GA HB1105
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Pruett
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AI Summary
- Repeals the Georgia constitutional amendment (originally proposed by 1963 House Resolution No. 102-230) that made Telfair County officers ineligible to succeed themselves after serving two successive terms
- Removes term limits specifically for the sheriff, clerk of superior court, judge of the probate court, and tax commissioner of Telfair County
- Requires a referendum on the date of the 2014 General Election, where Telfair County voters must approve the repeal by more than one-half of votes cast for it to take effect
- Explicitly preserves existing term limits for members of the Telfair County Board of Commissioners and leaves intact the federal consent order in Clark v. Telfair County, Georgia, Commission (1988)
- Election expenses are to be borne by Telfair County, with the election superintendent responsible for publishing notice two weeks prior and certifying results to the Secretary of State
Legislative Description
Telfair County; providing county officers shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; repeal amendment
Last Action
Effective Date
4/10/2014
Full Bill Text
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