Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 1215
Middle Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for a third judge
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Butch Parrish (Republican)
- Mack Jackson (Democratic)
- Leesa Hagan (Republican)
- Brian Prince (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment and term of such additional judge by the Governor; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Middle Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
- LC 49 2605/a
- Sen Floor Amend 1A
- Sen Floor Amend 1 AM 49 0331
- Sen Ctee Sub LC 49 2851S
- SCSFA to HB 1215
- HB 1215/AP*
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 House | House Vote #837 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 31, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #882 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 31, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #883 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 9, 2026 House | House Vote #485 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- May 11, 2026 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Act 450 - May 11, 2026 · House
House Date Signed by Governor - Apr 10, 2026 · House
House Sent to Governor - Apr 2, 2026 · House
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 9, 2026 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Feb 9, 2026 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 6, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 6, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 5, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Feb 5, 2026 · House
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