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GA HB625

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Silcox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Two additional judges are added to the State Court of Fulton County, increasing the total number of judges from 10 to 12

  • The Governor will appoint the initial judges for terms beginning upon appointment and expiring December 31, 2026

  • Successors to the initial appointees will be elected in the nonpartisan general election in May 2026 for four-year terms beginning January 1, 2027

  • The additional judges will have the same powers, duties, jurisdiction, privileges, and immunities as existing State Court of Fulton County judges

  • Compensation, salary, contingent expense allowances, and any Fulton County salary supplements will be the same as other judges of the court

Legislative Description

Fulton County; State Court; provide additional judge

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-13

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/6/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination2/27/2025

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