Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 309
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
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rob Clifton (Republican)
- Houston Gaines (Republican)
- Marcus Wiedower
- Stan Gunter (Republican)
- Clint Crowe (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #947 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 4, 2025 House | House Vote #151 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
Senate Taken from Table - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Senate Tabled - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
Senate Recommitted - Mar 21, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 20, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 6, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Mar 4, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 4, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 20, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 11, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 10, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 6, 2025 · House
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