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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3619), an Act approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3879), and an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3894), so as to change the salaries of assistant district attorneys; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing law concerning the Cobb Judicial Circuit to change the salaries of assistant district attorneys, who are lawyers appointed to help the district attorney prosecute cases. Specifically, it establishes a minimum annual salary of $83,400.00 for these assistant district attorneys, starting January 1, 2027, with the exact amount to be determined by the district attorney. This compensation will be paid monthly from Cobb County's general funds, with any state compensation provided to assistant district attorneys being deducted from the county's payment. The bill also allows the district attorney to designate a certain number of assistant district attorneys to serve as supervisors and will become effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73081 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243762 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242207 |
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