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Ware County Highway Bypass Vote
This law requires a nonbinding vote in Ware County to ask voters if they support building a highway bypass around Waycross.
What This Bill Does
- Provides for a nonbinding advisory referendum to see if electors of Ware County support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross.
- Includes legislative findings and purposes related to the referendum.
- Sets rules for holding the referendum election.
- Requires officials to carry out their duties regarding the election.
Who It Names or Affects
- Voters in Ware County
- Local election officials responsible for running the referendum
Terms To Know
- Nonbinding advisory referendum
- A vote that asks people what they think but does not force leaders to take action based on the result.
- Perimeter highway bypass
- A new road built around the outside edge of a town or city so traffic can avoid driving through it.
Limits and Unknowns
- The vote result does not legally require officials to build the highway.
- The text provided does not state when the election will happen or how much money is available for construction.