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HB1258 • 2025

Muscogee County; State Court; provide additional judge

Muscogee County; State Court; provide additional judge

Elections
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Reese, Tremaine Teddy
Last action
2026-05-12
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary confirms the bill covers compensation and expenses but does not provide specific dollar amounts or funding sources, leaving those details to be determined by other laws or future actions.

HB1258: Add a Judge to Muscogee County State Court

This law adds one new judge position to the State Court in Muscogee County and sets rules for how that judge is chosen, their term of office, powers, pay, and expenses.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates an additional judge seat on the State Court of Muscogee County.
  • Sets up a process to elect the first person for this new job.
  • Defines how long judges in this role will serve before needing re-election.
  • Lists the powers and privileges given to the new judge while working.
  • Establishes rules for paying the judge's salary and expenses.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The State Court of Muscogee County
  • Voters in Muscogee County who will elect the new judge

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not say exactly how much money the state must pay the new judge.
  • The specific date of the election to choose the first additional judge is not listed in this summary.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Muscogee County; State Court; provide additional judge