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GA SB337
Bill
Status
Passed
5/13/2022
Primary Sponsor
Larry Walker
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AI Summary
- Suspended public officials indicted for a felony related to their office shall not be entitled to receive compensation from their office for the entire duration of the suspension, eliminating the prior provision that allowed them to continue receiving pay until initial conviction by the trial court
- If a suspended public official is later reinstated—due to acquittal, a nolle prosequi, or an overturned conviction—they are entitled to receive all compensation that was withheld during the suspension
- Reinstatement for the purpose of recovering back compensation may occur even after the expiration of the public official's term of office
- Applies to a broad range of public officials, including elected county and municipal officers, members of county governing authorities, board of education members, school superintendents, solicitors-general, Public Service Commission members, and district attorneys
- Amends Code Section 45-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which governs the process for investigating and suspending public officials indicted for felonies by a state or federal grand jury
Legislative Description
Public Officers; suspension of compensation because of indictment for a felony; provide
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01
5/13/2022
Committee Referrals
Governmental Affairs3/3/2022
Government Oversight1/24/2022
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