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GA HB1458
Bill
Status
Passed
6/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Rick Austin
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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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