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GA SB346DeKalb County; the compensation of certain judges, judicial officers, and county officers; revise
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Introduced
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the compensation of certain county officers and officials of DeKalb County, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3986), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of certain judges, judicial officers, and county officers; to make conforming changes related to court names changed by general law; 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 compensation and legal terminology for various county officials in DeKalb County, Georgia, effective August 1, 2025. Specifically, the bill renames the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to the DeKalb Judicial Circuit as of January 1, 2025, and establishes specific salary percentages for county officials relative to a defined gross salary. These salary percentages include 95% for Probate Court Judge and Juvenile Court Judge, 75% for the Superior Court Clerk and Tax Commissioner, 100% for the Chief Executive Officer and District Attorney, 31.984% for Board of Commissioners members, and 95% for State Court Judges and Solicitor. The bill also provides additional provisions for the State Court Clerk's salary, which will be established by State Court judges and approved by the county governing authority, and ensures that judges and officials receive longevity pay based on their total years of service in DeKalb County. The legislation aims to standardize and clarify compensation structures for county officials while updating judicial circuit nomenclature.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 03/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71480 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/236558 |
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