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GA SB348
GA SB348Hancock County; Board of County Commissioners; description of the commissioner districts; change
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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners of Hancock County, approved October 5, 1885 (Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4328), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing act that created the Board of County Commissioners for Hancock County, Georgia, to redefine the boundaries of the four commissioner districts used for electing board members, while the chairperson will continue to be elected by the entire county. The bill clarifies that "VTD" refers to Voting Tabulation Districts as defined by the 2020 U.S. Census, and any references to cities within district descriptions will use their boundaries from the same census. It also establishes rules for how to assign any unassigned or non-contiguous parts of the county to a district based on population. Importantly, current board members will continue to serve their full terms, and the existing districts will be recognized under their new descriptions. This Act will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71503 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242942 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/237545 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/236660 |
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