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GA SB510Board of Education of Cobb County; future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; provide
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, so as to provide that future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends a 1974 act concerning the election of members to the Board of Education of Cobb County, Georgia, to mandate that all future elections for board members, starting January 1, 2028, will be nonpartisan. This means candidates will not be identified by political party affiliation on the ballot, and their election will follow the procedures outlined in the "Georgia Election Code" (specifically Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, or O.C.G.A.), including the provisions for nonpartisan elections found in Code Section 21-2-139. Importantly, this change will not impact the terms of current board members or those elected before January 1, 2028; they will continue to serve their elected terms and remain eligible for re-election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73233 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242667 |
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