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GA HB1195
Bill
Status
Passed
7/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Penny Houston
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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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