Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 88
Douglas Judicial Circuit; a fourth judge of the superior courts; provide
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Timothy Bearden (Republican)
- Donzella James (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 O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fourth judge of the superior courts of the Douglas Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2025 House | House Vote #281 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 28, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #108 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2025 · Legislature
Effective Date - Apr 30, 2025 · Senate
Act 25 - Apr 30, 2025 · Senate
Senate Date Signed by Governor - Apr 7, 2025 · Senate
Senate Sent to Governor - Mar 18, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 18, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Mar 13, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 4, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Mar 3, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Feb 19, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
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