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GA HR1161

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Johnnie Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum requirement for district attorneys to have been active-status members of the State Bar of Georgia from 3 years to 7 years immediately preceding their election
  • Amends Article VI, Section VIII, Paragraph I of the Georgia Constitution
  • Grandfathers in any district attorney holding office on January 1, 2015, allowing them to continue serving regardless of the new 7-year requirement
  • Requires submission to voters as a constitutional amendment for ratification or rejection, as provided under Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution
  • Sponsored by Representatives Caldwell (131st), Golick (40th), and Fleming (121st)

Legislative Description

District attorney; active-status member of State Bar of Georgia from three to seven years; increase - CA

Last Action

Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported

3/13/2014

Full Bill Text

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