HB 597 — Scotland, City of; nonbinding advisory referendum to select mayor and city council; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the General Assembly should enact legislation authorizing the City of Scotland to select its mayor and city councilmembers to serve for four-year terms; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to provide for preclearance; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

House Date Signed by Governor

Legislative term

Georgia General Assembly 2013-2014

Session

2013-2014 Regular Session

Chamber or committee

Georgia House of Representatives

Measure type

Bill

Introduced

Mar 13, 2013