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GA HB1530

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Barton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the mayoral term for the City of Fairmount from two years to four years, beginning with the mayor elected in 2027

  • Maintains the four-member city council structure with staggered four-year terms, with Posts 1 and 3 elected together and Posts 2 and 4 elected two years later

  • Requires candidates for mayor and council to be Fairmount residents for one year prior to election, remain residents during service, and meet Georgia House of Representatives qualification standards

  • Authorizes the mayor and council to set their own salaries by ordinance, with any increases taking effect only after the next regular municipal election

  • Allows reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses for elected officials upon presentation of itemized vouchers when authorized by the mayor and council

Legislative Description

Fairmount, City of; future mayors shall be elected to four-year terms; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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