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GA HB1120

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stan Gunter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Advisory referendum scheduled for November 3, 2026 to ask Union County voters whether to change the county's governing authority from a sole commissioner to a five-member board of commissioners

  • Election superintendent of Union County must call and conduct the referendum, publish notice once weekly for two weeks prior to the election, and certify results to the Secretary of State

  • Union County bears all election expenses for the advisory referendum

  • Compliance is mandatory; if the election superintendent fails to comply, any Union County elector may seek a writ of mandamus to compel the election

  • Referendum is advisory only and would gauge voter sentiment on restructuring county governance, not directly implement any change

Legislative Description

Union County; governing authority; change from a sole commissioner to a five-member board of commissioners; provide advisory referendum

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/24/2026
Intragovernmental Coordination2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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