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GA HB1590

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danny Mathis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals a 1963 constitutional amendment that imposed term limits on Telfair County officers, including the sheriff, clerk of superior court, judge of probate court, tax commissioner, magistrate judge, and coroner

  • Requires a referendum during the 2026 general election for Telfair County voters to approve or reject the repeal of term limits

  • Maintains existing term limits for members of the Telfair County Board of Commissioners under the June 3, 2003 Act (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3992)

  • Automatically repeals the Act 365 days after the election date if voters reject the measure or the election is not conducted

  • Authorizes any Telfair County elector to seek a writ of mandamus if the election superintendent fails to conduct the required referendum

Legislative Description

Telfair County; county officers; ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; repeal amendment

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination3/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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