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GA HB1096
GA HB1096Public Health, Department of; provide that if certain employees of a county board of health become employees of such department such employees will retain accrued annual and sick leave
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health, so as to provide that if certain employees of a county board of health become employees of such department such employees will retain accrued annual and sick leave; to provide that such employees shall retain seniority for purposes of graduated leave accrual; to authorize rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill ensures that if certain employees of a county board of health, who are part of the state's retirement system (provided for in Chapter 2 of Title 47), transition to become employees of the Department of Public Health without any interruption in their employment, they will keep all the annual and sick leave they have already earned. Furthermore, these employees will also retain their seniority, which is important for calculating how much leave they accrue over time. The bill clarifies that the county board of health will not pay out any accrued leave when an employee makes this transition, and it grants the State Personnel Board the authority to create rules and regulations to put this new provision into effect.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Sharon Cooper (R)*,
Matt Hatchett (R)*,
Angela O'Steen (R)*,
Dexter Sharper (D)*,
Darlene Taylor (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72612 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243021 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242321 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240932 |
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