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GA HR486

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Tom Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to create an exception to the existing prohibition on establishing new independent school systems
  • Authorizes any municipality created on or after January 1, 2005, to establish an independent school system by local law
  • Extends the same authority to any municipality that is contiguous to a municipality created on or after January 1, 2005, even if the municipalities are in different counties
  • Allows eligible municipalities to establish independent school systems individually or collectively with other qualifying municipalities
  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to voters for ratification or rejection on a statewide ballot

Legislative Description

Municipalities; created on or after January 1, 2005; establish independent school system; authorize - CA

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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