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HB1093 • 2025

Ware County; nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross; provide

Ware County; nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross; provide

Elections
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Burchett, James
Last action
2026-03-19
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Checked against official source text during the last sync.

Ware County Highway Bypass Vote

This law requires a nonbinding vote in Ware County to ask voters if they support building a highway bypass around Waycross.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides for a nonbinding advisory referendum to see if electors of Ware County support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross.
  • Includes legislative findings and purposes related to the referendum.
  • Sets rules for holding the referendum election.
  • Requires officials to carry out their duties regarding the election.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Voters in Ware County
  • Local election officials responsible for running the referendum

Terms To Know

Nonbinding advisory referendum
A vote that asks people what they think but does not force leaders to take action based on the result.
Perimeter highway bypass
A new road built around the outside edge of a town or city so traffic can avoid driving through it.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The vote result does not legally require officials to build the highway.
  • The text provided does not state when the election will happen or how much money is available for construction.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-19 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Ware County; nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross; provide