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GA SB38
Bill
Status
Passed
8/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
William Ligon
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 8 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to establish a process for abolishing a county police department and transferring its law enforcement functions to the county sheriff
- A county police department may be abolished either by a local Act of the General Assembly or by a resolution of the county governing authority, but either method requires approval by county voters in a referendum
- Upon voter approval, the county police department shall be abolished 180 days after the referendum, and all property, equipment, records, documents, funds, and other items shall be transferred to the county sheriff
- The provisions of the Act include a sunset clause, with automatic repeal by operation of law on January 1, 2022
- The Act becomes effective immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Courts; electronic filing requirements of superior and state courts; certain types of filings; exclude
Last Action
Effective Date
8/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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