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HB 309

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: passed_upper. Latest action: April 2, 2026.

Local government; require adoption of a resolution or ordinance and voter approval prior to abolishment of a police force that was created by such method.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-309
Session 1033
Status passed_upper
Committee Public Safety and Homeland Security | State and Local Governmental Operations
House passed_upper 2026-04-02
Family / Children Public Safety
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county police, so as to require adoption of a resolution or ordinance and voter approval prior to abolishment of a police force that was created by such method; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Clifton, Rob
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-02 Status passed_upper
2026-04-02 Latest Action Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
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