All Roll Calls
Yes: 223 • No: 0
GeorgiaHB 6192025-2026 Regular SessionHouse
Donalsonville, City of; election schedule for mayor and councilmembers; revise
Sponsored By: Gerald Greene (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Who can run for city office
To run for mayor or council, you must have lived in Donalsonville for at least 12 months before the election. You must stay a city resident while in office. You must also be registered and qualified to vote in city elections.
Donalsonville can choose voting locations
City elections must be held at city hall or another place inside the city. The mayor and council choose the voting location.
Donalsonville voters get new election schedule
All general city elections are on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2025, and every two years after. Most terms are four years and start January 1 after the election. Officers serve until a successor is elected and qualified. The mayor elected in November 2025 serves two years; the mayor elected in November 2027 serves four years. People elected before this law keep their original term lengths unless state law allows a change.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Gerald Greene
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 51 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2025
Local Calendar
Yes: 172 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/13/2025HouseAct 206
5/13/2025Effective Date
5/13/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/18/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
3/18/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/6/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/4/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/4/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/4/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/28/2025HouseHouse First Readers
2/27/2025HouseHouse Hopper
2/26/2025House
Bill Text
HB 619/AP* (v4)
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