Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 557
Northeastern Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for a sixth judge
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lee Hawkins (Republican)
- Brent Cox (Republican)
- David Clark (Republican)
- Emory Dunahoo (Republican)
- Derrick McCollum (Republican)
- Soo Hong (Republican)
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 sixth judge of the superior courts of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Northeastern 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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 House | House Vote #467 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 2, 2026 · House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Feb 2, 2026 · House
House Third Readers - Jan 28, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 24, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 21, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 20, 2025 · House
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