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GA HB1148

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Penny Houston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Future chief magistrates of the Magistrate Court of Berrien County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 15-10-20, replacing the prior appointment process
  • The chief magistrate in office at the time of the Act's passage may serve out the remainder of their appointed term
  • Vacancies in the office of chief magistrate occurring on or after the effective date shall be filled in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 15-10-20
  • Amends the original Berrien County Magistrate Court Act approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3721)
  • Becomes effective on the first day of the month following gubernatorial approval or passage into law without approval

Legislative Description

Berrien County; Magistrate Court; provide for election of future chief magistrates

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2020

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