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GA HB742
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Robert Trammell
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AI Summary
- Amends O.C.G.A. § 45-5-6 to eliminate the provision that allowed suspended public officials to continue receiving compensation from their office while suspended and awaiting trial
- Under prior law, a public official suspended due to a felony indictment continued to receive office compensation until initial conviction by the trial court; the bill strikes this language so compensation stops upon suspension
- Applies to elected county officers, county and municipal governing authority members, board of education members, school superintendents, solicitors-general, Public Service Commission members, and district attorneys
- Preserves the right of a reinstated public official (following acquittal, nolle prosequi, or overturned conviction) to receive any compensation that was withheld during the suspension period
- Retains the existing process requiring a Governor-appointed review commission to investigate and recommend suspension within 14 days before the Governor may act to suspend the official
Legislative Description
Public officers and employees; suspension of compensation for officials who are suspended because of indictment for a felony; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
1/31/2020
Full Bill Text
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