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GA HB1589

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Brad Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the charter of the City of Holly Springs (Cherokee County) to require that the mayor and ward councilmembers be elected at large by majority vote rather than the existing voting method, repealing subsection (f) of Section 5.02
  • Requires a special referendum on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2022 for Holly Springs electors to approve or reject the change
  • If approved by more than one-half of votes cast, the majority-vote provisions take effect January 1, 2023; if rejected, the Act is automatically repealed on the first day of January following the election
  • Election expenses are to be borne by the City of Holly Springs, with results certified to the Secretary of State
  • Sponsored by Representative Thomas of the 21st District

Legislative Description

Holly Springs, City of; provide for election by majority vote

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination3/23/2022

Full Bill Text

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