SB 422

Georgia Senate bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 4, 2026.

Elections and Primaries; the date of most municipal elections shall be in even-numbered years; a one-year extension to the terms of office of most municipal officers; provide.

Bill ID GA-1033-SB-422
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Ethics
Senate in_committee 2026-02-04
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that the date of most municipal elections shall be in even-numbered years; to provide a one-year extension to the terms of office of most municipal officers for the transition of municipalities to even-numbered year election cycles; to provide that such extended terms of office shall not apply to certain municipal officers elected to two-year terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Bearden, Timothy
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-04 Status in_committee
2026-02-04 Latest Action Senate Read Second Time
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