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GA HB1195

Bill

Status

Passed

7/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Penny Houston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Future elections for the office of probate judge of Berrien County shall be nonpartisan, conducted in accordance with O.C.G.A. Code Section 21-2-139 and the Georgia Election Code
  • Nonpartisan elections shall be held at the general nonpartisan election immediately preceding the expiration of the probate judge's term of office
  • The sitting probate judge's current term is not affected and that judge may serve out the remainder of their elected term
  • The incumbent probate judge remains eligible to seek re-election under the new nonpartisan election process
  • Sponsored by Representative Houston of the 170th district and passed both the House and Senate

Legislative Description

Berrien County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections

Last Action

Effective Date

7/29/2020

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations6/24/2020
Intragovernmental Coordination6/16/2020

Full Bill Text

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