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HB1339 • 2025

Columbus, City of; filling vacancies in office of mayor or councilor; revise provisions

Columbus, City of; filling vacancies in office of mayor or councilor; revise provisions

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Sponsor
Hugley, Carolyn
Last action
2026-03-20
Official status
Senate Read and Referred
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB1339: Revising Rules for Filling Mayor and Council Vacancies in Columbus

This bill changes the rules used to fill empty seats when a mayor or city council member leaves office in Columbus, Georgia.

What This Bill Does

  • Revises provisions regarding how vacancies are filled in the offices of mayor or councilor for the City of Columbus.
  • Amends an existing law from April 5, 1993, that established a new charter for county-wide government operations.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The City of Columbus
  • Officials serving as mayor or councilor

Limits and Unknowns

  • The provided text does not explain the specific steps, timeline, or method for filling these vacancies.
  • It is unclear if this bill changes who has the power to appoint interim officials before an election.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-20 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Read and Referred

Official Summary Text

Columbus, City of; filling vacancies in office of mayor or councilor; revise provisions