STATE BILLGA HB 1215PASSED

Middle Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for a third judge

State of Georgia

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.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 11, 2026
185 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
GA HB 1215 · PassedMay 11

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Bill details

Last action
Effective Date 2026-05-11 · May 11, 2026

Sponsors

BPButch ParrishRepresentative · Republican · HD-158Primary sponsor
MJMack JacksonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-128Primary sponsor
LHLeesa HaganRepresentative · Republican · HD-156Primary sponsor
BPBrian PrinceRepresentative · Democrat · HD-132Primary sponsor
BSBrian StricklandSenator · Republican · SD-042

Bill history

Newest first.

May 11, 2026Effective Date 2026-05-11
May 11, 2026Act 450
May 11, 2026House Date Signed by GovernorHouse
Apr 10, 2026House Sent to GovernorHouse
Apr 2, 2026House Agreed Senate Amend or SubHouse
Mar 31, 2026Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstituteSenate
Mar 31, 2026Senate Third ReadSenate
Mar 25, 2026Senate Read Second TimeSenate
Show 8 earlier actions
Mar 25, 2026Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteSenate
Feb 10, 2026Senate Read and ReferredSenate
Feb 9, 2026House Passed/AdoptedHouse
Feb 9, 2026House Third ReadersHouse
Feb 6, 2026House Committee Favorably ReportedHouse
Feb 6, 2026House Second ReadersHouse
Feb 5, 2026House First ReadersHouse
Feb 5, 2026House HopperHouse

Recorded votes

Passage: House Vote #485Feb 9, 2026 · House · 164 yea · 0 nayPassed
Adoption Of The Amendment By The Sen From The 39th As Amended: Senate Vote #882Mar 31, 2026 · Senate · 28 yea · 20 nayPassed
Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #883Mar 31, 2026 · Senate · 47 yea · 3 nayPassed
Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #837Apr 2, 2026 · House · 172 yea · 0 nayPassed

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