GeorgiaMiddle Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for a third judge
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment and term of such additional judge by the Governor; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Middle Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 11Effective DateLatest
- May 11Act 450Major
- May 11House Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 10House Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Apr 2House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
- Vote recorded House Vote #837 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded House Vote #837 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 31Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #882 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #883 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #882 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #883 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 31Senate Third ReadMinor
- Mar 25Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Mar 25Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Feb 10Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Feb 9House Passed/AdoptedPassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #485 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded House Vote #485 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 9House Third ReadersMinor
- Feb 6House Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Feb 6House Second ReadersMinor
- Feb 5House First ReadersMinor
- Feb 5House HopperIntroduced