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GA HB940

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Wendell Willard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the original May 6, 2013 Act to change the election timeline for additional judges in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit
  • Governor-appointed initial judges in both circuits serve terms expiring December 31, 2016, rather than the previously established date
  • Successors to the initial judges in both circuits shall be elected in 2016 for four-year terms beginning January 1, 2017, with subsequent elections every four years thereafter
  • Elections are to be held pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-138, following standard procedures for the election of superior court judges
  • Effective immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date

Last Action

Effective Date

4/10/2014

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