Bill Sponsor
Georgia House Bill 906
Session 2023_24
Tifton Judicial Circuit; provide for a third judge
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Apr 30, 2024
Sponsors
Republican
Bill Yearta
Republican
Penny Houston
Republican
Clay Pirkle
First Action
Jan 10, 2024
Latest Action
Jul 1, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
906
State
Georgia
Session
2023_24
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Republican
Primary
Republican
Primary
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on January 30, 2024
Motion Text
House Vote #418 - 2023-2024 Regular Session
House Roll Call Votes
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ANDERSON
Yes
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BURNS
Other
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CAMPBELL
Yes
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CAMPBELL
Yes
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CANNON
Yes
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CANNON
Yes
Unknown
CLARK
Yes
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CLARK
Yes
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EVANS
Yes
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EVANS
Yes
Unknown
FLEMING
Yes
Unknown
HATCHETT
Yes
Unknown
JACKSON
Yes
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JACKSON
Yes
Unknown
JACKSON
Yes
Unknown
JONES
Yes
Unknown
JONES
Yes
Unknown
JONES
Other
Unknown
MOORE
Yes
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RIDLEY
Yes
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RIDLEY
Yes
Unknown
SMITH
Yes
Unknown
SMITH
Yes
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SMITH
Yes
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SMITH
Yes
Unknown
SMITH
Other
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TAYLOR
Yes
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TAYLOR
Yes
Unknown
THOMAS
Yes
Unknown
THOMAS
Yes
Unknown
VACANT
Other
Unknown
WILLIAMS
Yes
Unknown
WILLIAMS
Yes
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Tifton Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Actions (17)
07/01/2024
Georgia General Assembly
Effective Date
04/30/2024
Senate
Act 503
04/30/2024
House
House Date Signed by Governor
04/02/2024
House
House Sent to Governor
03/26/2024
Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted
03/26/2024
Senate
Senate Third Read
03/26/2024
Senate
Senate Taken from Table
03/26/2024
Senate
Senate Tabled
03/07/2024
Senate
Senate Read Second Time
03/05/2024
Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
01/31/2024
Senate
Senate Read and Referred
01/30/2024
House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
01/30/2024
House
House Third Readers
01/25/2024
House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
01/12/2024
House
House Second Readers
01/11/2024
House
House First Readers
01/10/2024
House
House Hopper