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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Crossed Over
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Passed
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, so as to change the compensation of judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the compensation for judges in the Cobb County State Court by increasing two specific salary components. The chief judge's additional annual compensation will rise from $10,892.55 to $11,328.25, representing a modest increase of $435.70. Additionally, the base annual salary for judges in Division 1 of the Cobb County State Court will increase from $208,782.88 to $217,134.20, which is an increase of $8,351.32. The State Court of Cobb County is a local court that handles civil and criminal cases at the county level, and this bill specifically adjusts judicial compensation through an amendment to the original 1964 act establishing the court. The bill follows a standard legislative format by including provisions to repeal any conflicting laws and was enacted by the Georgia General Assembly, which is the state's legislative body responsible for creating and modifying state laws.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Solomon Adesanya (D)*,
Lisa Campbell (D)*,
John Carson (R)*,
Terry Cummings (D)*,
Don Parsons (R)*,
David Wilkerson (D)*,
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-05-13 (on 05/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71272 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/235789 |
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