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GA SB509
Bill
Status
Passed
8/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
William Ligon
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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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