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GA HB1375

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lee Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Court of Hall County increases from three judges to four judges effective January 1, 2028

  • The fourth judge will be appointed by the Governor for an initial term ending December 31, 2030, with successors elected by Hall County voters in the 2030 general primary for four-year terms

  • Judges shall receive annual salary equal to 90% of a superior court judge's gross salary (state funds plus Hall County locality pay effective July 1, 2026), paid from Hall County funds

  • The judge with the longest period of service on the court serves as chief judge

  • Repeals superseded Section 2A of the original Act creating the State Court of Hall County

Legislative Description

Hall County; State Court; judges; restate provisions

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/3/2026
Intragovernmental Coordination2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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