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GeorgiaHR 2512025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Local government; probate judges shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; provide - CA

Sponsored By: James Burchett (Republican), Chuck Efstration (Republican), Kimberly New (Republican), Holt Persinger (Republican), Mitchell Scoggins (Republican), Tyler Paul Smith (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Nonpartisan elections for Georgia probate court judges

The law establishes a constitutional amendment requiring all Georgia probate judges to be elected in nonpartisan elections. Their terms remain governed by the state constitution, and election rules for other judges stay unchanged. The amendment requires publication and a statewide vote, with Yes meaning approval and No meaning rejection. It becomes part of the constitution upon voter approval. It creates no direct household payment or benefit.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • James Burchett

    Republican • House

  • Chuck Efstration

    Republican • House

  • Kimberly New

    Republican • House

  • Holt Persinger

    Republican • House

  • Mitchell Scoggins

    Republican • House

  • Tyler Paul Smith

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Brian Strickland

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 256 • No: 43

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

ADOPTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION

Yes: 32 • No: 5 • Other: 19

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

ADOPTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Yes: 31 • No: 18 • Other: 4

House vote • 2/11/2026

ADOPT

Yes: 147 • No: 20 • Other: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective Date

    7/1/2026

  2. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/12/2026House

  3. Act 638

    5/12/2026

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/7/2026House

  5. Senate Reconsidered Passed/Adopted

    3/31/2026Senate

  6. Senate Reconsidered

    3/20/2026Senate

  7. Senate Third Read

    3/19/2026Senate

  8. Senate Lost

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Senate Notice to Reconsider

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. Senate Read Second Time

    3/12/2026Senate

  11. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    3/10/2026Senate

  12. Senate Read and Referred

    2/12/2026Senate

  13. House Third Readers

    2/11/2026House

  14. House Passed/Adopted

    2/11/2026House

  15. House Committee Favorably Reported

    1/28/2026House

  16. House Withdrawn, Recommitted

    4/4/2025House

  17. House Committee Favorably Reported

    2/21/2025House

  18. House Second Readers

    2/18/2025House

  19. House First Readers

    2/13/2025House

  20. House Hopper

    2/12/2025House

Bill Text

  • HR 251/AP* (v3)

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