HB1215

Middle Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for a third judge

Chamber Passed·2/9/26

Adds a third judge to the Middle Judicial Circuit in Georgia, outlines the appointment and election process for the new judge, and details the powers.

This bill adds a third judge to the superior courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit in Georgia. The additional judge will be appointed by the Governor for a term starting January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2028, or until a successor is elected. The successor will be elected in 2028 for a four-year term. The chief judge will be elected by a majority vote of the judges, with the decision of a majority controlling in case of disagreement.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 172–0 · Feb 9
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

172 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 23

5:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 23

6:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee

History

Apr 2

House

House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

Mar 31

Senate

Senate Third Read

Mar 31

Senate

Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute