All Roll Calls
Yes: 224 • No: 0
GeorgiaHB 6252025-2026 Regular SessionHouse
Fulton County; State Court; provide additional judge
Sponsored By: Bryce Berry (Democrat), Betsy Holland (Democrat), Phil Olaleye (Democrat), Esther Panitch (Democrat), Kim Schofield (Democrat), Deborah Silcox (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Two more judges for Fulton County State Court
The law adds two judges to the State Court of Fulton County, for 12 total judges. The Governor appoints the initial judges as soon as practicable after the law takes effect. Those appointments last until December 31, 2026, and until successors are elected and qualified. Voters elect successors at the May 2026 nonpartisan general election. Elected judges serve four-year terms starting January 1, 2027. The new judges have the same powers and pay as current judges. Any Fulton County salary supplements also apply. This law overrides any older state laws that conflict with it.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Bryce Berry
Democrat • House
Betsy Holland
Democrat • House
Phil Olaleye
Democrat • House
Esther Panitch
Democrat • House
Kim Schofield
Democrat • House
Deborah Silcox
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/27/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 52 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2025
Local Calendar
Yes: 172 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/13/2025HouseAct 208
5/13/2025Effective Date
5/13/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/27/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
3/27/2025SenateSenate 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 625/AP* (v4)
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