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HB426: Nonpartisan Elections for Magistrates
This law changes how magistrate judges are elected in Georgia by requiring them to run without political party labels.
What This Bill Does
- Amends state laws about magistrate courts to provide for nonpartisan elections of magistrates.
- Revises election rules related to the nonpartisan elections of probate court judges and magistrates.
Who It Names or Affects
- Magistrate courts in Georgia
- Candidates running for magistrate judge positions
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary mentions a contingent effective date and automatic repeal but does not explain the specific conditions that would trigger them.
- Details on how current magistrates transition under this new rule are not included in the provided text.