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GA HB1120Union County; governing authority; change from a sole commissioner to a five-member board of commissioners; provide advisory referendum
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To provide for an advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Union County desire the governing authority of that county to be changed from a sole commissioner to a five-member board of commissioners; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an advisory referendum, which is a non-binding vote, for the citizens of Union County to decide if they want to change their county's governing authority from a single commissioner to a five-member board of commissioners. The election superintendent of Union County is mandated to hold this referendum on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2026, and the county will cover the election costs. The ballot will ask voters to approve or reject the change, and the results will be sent to the Secretary of State. The bill emphasizes that this process is mandatory, and if the election superintendent fails to comply, any county elector can seek a court order, known as a writ of mandamus, to force the election to be held.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72674 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/244719 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241112 |
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