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GA HB1458

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rick Austin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Converts the judge and solicitor of the State Court of Habersham County from part-time to full-time positions effective January 1, 2013, prohibiting both from engaging in the private practice of law.
  • Sets the judge's salary on a phased schedule: 70% of a superior court judge's salary (including Habersham County supplement) starting January 1, 2011; 80% starting January 1, 2012; and 90% on and after January 1, 2013.
  • Sets the solicitor's salary on the same phased schedule tied to the district attorney's salary (including Habersham County supplement): 70% in 2011, 80% in 2012, and 90% on and after 2013.
  • Current incumbents in both positions continue serving until the end of their terms and until successors are elected and qualified.
  • Amends the original 1941 Act creating the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court), as previously amended in 1997, and takes effect the first day of the month following gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Habersham County, State Court; judge and solicitor be full-time; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2010

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/31/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/24/2010

Full Bill Text

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