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GA HB858
GA HB858Cobb County; State Court; change compensation and number of certain staff of solicitor-general
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Introduced
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3750), so as to provide for additional assistant solicitor positions; to change the salaries of certain staff of the solicitor-general; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies an existing law that established the State Court of Cobb County, specifically concerning the staff of the solicitor-general, who is the chief prosecutor in that court. It increases the number of assistant solicitor positions by allowing for two assistant solicitors for each judge in Divisions I and II of the State Court, plus additional assistant solicitors equal to the number of full-time magistrates in Cobb County's Magistrate Court, plus four more. These assistant solicitors, who must be licensed attorneys in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, will have their salaries set by the solicitor-general, with a minimum annual compensation of $83,400 starting in January 2027, payable monthly from county funds. The bill also authorizes the solicitor-general to designate some assistant solicitors as supervisors and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Lisa Campbell (D)*,
John Carson (R)*,
Terry Cummings (D)*,
Mekyah McQueen (D)*,
Jordan Ridley (R)*,
Devan Seabaugh (R)*,
Last Action
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended (on 03/31/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71660 |
| Floor Amendment AM 47 0191 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/248265 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/245688 |
| Sen floor amend 1 AM 47 0162 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239247 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/237269 |
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