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This bill mandates that all future elections for the office of probate judge in Bibb County will be nonpartisan, meaning candidates will not run under a political party affiliation, and these elections will occur during the general primary elections held just before the current judge's term ends, as outlined in Georgia's election laws. The bill clarifies that this change does not impact the current probate judge's term, and they can still seek re-election. Importantly, Bibb County must submit this Act for review under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, a law designed to prevent discriminatory voting practices, to ensure compliance before it takes effect, which will be upon its approval by the Governor or becoming law without approval.