Georgia House Bill 906
Session 2023_24
Tifton Judicial Circuit; provide for a third judge
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Apr 30, 2024
Sponsors
3 Sponsors
Bill Yearta
Penny Houston
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
checkPassed on January 30, 2024
Motion Text
House Vote #418 - 2023-2024 Regular Session
House Roll Call Votes
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JACKSON
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MOORE
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RIDLEY
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SMITH
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TAYLOR
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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.
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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
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Sources
GA Legislature
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Jan 11, 2024 10:31:16 AM
Record Updated
May 24, 2024 8:25:43 AM