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GA SR875

GA SR875
State-Wide Grand Juries; jurisdiction, powers, and duties; provide -CA


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Introduced
02/25/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for state-wide grand juries; to provide for the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of state-wide grand juries; to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for procedures for the summoning and empaneling of state-wide grand juries; to provide for a presiding judge; to provide that the Attorney General or his or her designee shall act as the legal adviser and prosecutor for such state-wide grand juries; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This resolution proposes an amendment to the state's Constitution to establish state-wide grand juries, which would have the authority to investigate and issue indictments for crimes committed anywhere within the state, specifically focusing on matters related to voting, elections, and violations of election laws. These grand juries would consist of 13 to 23 members and serve for a term of up to 12 months. A presiding judge, designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, would oversee each grand jury, and the Attorney General or their designee would serve as the legal advisor and prosecutor. The resolution outlines that these grand juries can be convened upon the Attorney General's petition to the Supreme Court, and procedures for summoning them, compelling witness testimony, and producing documents will be established by law. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters for ratification or rejection.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Lost (on 03/06/2026)

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