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GA SB422Elections and Primaries; the date of most municipal elections shall be in even-numbered years; a one-year extension to the terms of office of most municipal officers; provide
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that the date of most municipal elections shall be in even-numbered years; to provide a one-year extension to the terms of office of most municipal officers for the transition of municipalities to even-numbered year election cycles; to provide that such extended terms of office shall not apply to certain municipal officers elected to two-year terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to shift most municipal elections in Georgia to even-numbered years, starting after December 31, 2026, and will extend the terms of most current municipal officers by one year to facilitate this transition, though this extension will not apply to officers already serving two-year terms in municipalities with staggered election schedules. The bill also adjusts the timing of party primaries to align with the new election cycle and revises existing law to ensure that municipal elections, unless specifically exempted, will occur in even-numbered years.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Timothy Bearden (R)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Drew Echols (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Sam Watson (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72393 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240243 |
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