States / Georgia / HB 426

HB 426 Failed

Courts; nonpartisan election of magistrates; provide

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, so as to provide for nonpartisan election of magistrates; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise provisions related to nonpartisan elections of judges of the probate court and magistrates; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date, a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 12, 2025
Last action
Feb 19, 2025 — House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Session
2025_26
Momentum
5 · Stalled