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GA SB509

Bill

Status

Passed

8/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

William Ligon

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Abolishes the Glynn County Police Department effective May 2, 2021, transferring all property, equipment, records, documents, funds, and other assets to the Sheriff of Glynn County
  • Transfers all duties and responsibilities of the Glynn County Police Department to the Sheriff of Glynn County
  • Requires a binding referendum on the November 2020 general election ballot asking Glynn County voters whether to approve the abolition and transfer
  • Section 1 takes full effect on January 1, 2021, only if both a majority of voters approve the referendum and the General Assembly enacts a general law in 2020 authorizing the abolition of county police departments by local act
  • Automatically repeals the Act on the first day of January following the election if the referendum fails, is not held, or the required general law is not enacted; election costs are borne by Glynn County

Legislative Description

Glynn County Police Department; abolish; transfer of assets and property of such police department; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

8/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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