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GA HB789
GA HB789Oglethorpe, City of; certain hearings of the governing authority; revise provisions
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Introduced
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
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 to create a new charter for the City of Oglethorpe, approved March 11, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2630), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to certain hearings of the governing authority; to revise provisions related to the powers of the mayor pro tem; to revise provisions related to filling vacancies on the mayor and council; to update provisions related to the municipal court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill updates the charter for the City of Oglethorpe by making several key changes to municipal governance and court procedures. It mandates that zoning decision public hearings follow the state's Zoning Procedures Law, revises the selection and powers of the mayor pro tem to clarify that they can only act on behalf of the city with the mayor's consent, and modifies procedures for filling vacancies in mayoral and council positions. The bill eliminates the previous Mayor's or Recorder's Court and establishes a new Municipal Court with comprehensive details about its structure, jurisdiction, and operations. The new Municipal Court provisions include requirements for judicial qualifications, court powers, ability to set fines and punishments (up to $1,000 or 180 days in jail), authority to issue warrants and subpoenas, and the right for defendants to seek review of court decisions through the Macon County Superior Court. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and the bill explicitly repeals any conflicting laws, providing a comprehensive update to the city's governmental framework.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-07-01 (on 05/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71411 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238120 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/236325 |
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