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GA HB881
Bill
Status
Passed
2/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Williamson
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AI Summary
- Redraws the six commissioner district boundaries for the Walton County Board of Commissioners based on the 2020 U.S. decennial census data, using the redistricting plan identified as "WaltonCC-2022"
- Maintains the board's composition of seven members: six elected from individual commissioner districts and one chairperson elected countywide, all serving four-year terms
- Requires district commissioners to reside in their respective districts and be elected only by voters within that district; the chairperson may reside anywhere in Walton County
- Current board members continue serving until their terms expire, and are deemed to represent the newly redrawn districts upon the Act's effective date
- Election-related provisions take effect upon the Governor's approval for use in 2022 elections, with all remaining provisions effective January 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Walton County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-02-17
2/17/2022
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/1/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination1/13/2022
Full Bill Text
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