Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SUMMARY: LC 33 5124 In certain instances, local boards are required to submit a local act to the US Department of Justice for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This bill makes it a misdemeanor if a local board member votes against such submission or votes to withdraw a submission already made or refuses to take action toward submission.
A local board may not expend public funds for attorney's fees or expenses of litigation relating to the defense of a criminal action against a local board member for violation of this provision.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon approval by the General Assembly and Governor.
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