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GeorgiaHB 13592025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Brooks County; board of elections and registration; expand to five members

Sponsored By: John LaHood (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Brooks County election board grows to five

Beginning January 1, 2027, the Brooks County Board of Elections and Registration has five members. Three members must be present for the board to conduct business. Each county commissioner appoints one eligible county voter, with approval by a majority of commissioners. Members serving when the law takes effect have terms ending December 31, 2026. Two initial appointees serve until December 31, 2029, and three serve until December 31, 2031. Later terms last four years. For vacancies caused by removal, death, resignation, or other reasons, commissioners use the departing member's appointment process. Replacements serve the rest of that term. The superior court clerk must receive notice of interim appointments and record and certify them like regular appointments.

Brooks County sets election staff hiring rules

Brooks County's election board can appoint an elections supervisor to manage its affairs. The supervisor cannot serve on the board. The board hires, directs, evaluates, disciplines, and can fire the supervisor. The supervisor can hire needed staff, including poll workers, subject to approval in the county's annual budget. The supervisor directs, evaluates, disciplines, and can fire those workers. The supervisor and staff are county employees for pay, benefits, sick leave, vacation, and other administrative matters under county policies.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John LaHood

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 207 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Yes: 49 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 2/26/2026

Local Calendar

Yes: 158 • No: 0 • Other: 19

Actions Timeline

  1. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/12/2026House

  2. Act 650

    5/12/2026

  3. Effective Date

    5/12/2026

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/6/2026House

  5. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    3/6/2026Senate

  6. Senate Passed/Adopted

    3/6/2026Senate

  7. Senate Read and Referred

    3/3/2026Senate

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported

    2/26/2026House

  9. House Third Readers

    2/26/2026House

  10. House Passed/Adopted

    2/26/2026House

  11. House Second Readers

    2/20/2026House

  12. House First Readers

    2/19/2026House

  13. House Hopper

    2/18/2026House

Bill Text

  • HB 1359/AP* (v4)

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