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GA HB1508

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lehman Franklin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Schedules the next general election for the City of Pembroke mayor and five city council members for the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2027, with elected officials taking office on the second Monday in January 2028.

  • Council members elected from Districts 1, 3, and 5 in 2027 will serve initial two-year terms, while the mayor and council members from Districts 2 and 4 will serve four-year terms.

  • Establishes staggered four-year terms for all future mayors and council members after the initial 2027 election cycle.

  • Sets municipal general elections to be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in odd-numbered years going forward.

  • Current mayor and council members serving when the act takes effect will complete their existing elected terms.

Legislative Description

Pembroke, City of; election and terms for mayor and city council members; revise provisions

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/16/2026
Intragovernmental Coordination3/6/2026

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