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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
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Introduced Session
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, by amending a previous act concerning the State Court of Cobb County, aims to increase the number of assistant solicitor positions, which are legal professionals who prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the state. Specifically, it allows for additional assistant solicitors to be appointed, with the exact number tied to the number of full-time magistrates in the Magistrate Court of Cobb County plus seven more, and also establishes a minimum annual salary of $83,400 for these assistant solicitors starting in January 2027, with the solicitor-general having the authority to set the precise compensation. The bill also authorizes the district attorney to designate some assistant solicitors to serve as supervisors and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73082 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243746 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242210 |
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