HB1567

Quitman, City of; transfer of all legal rights, privileges, and assets to Brooks County; provide

Final Passage·4/10/26

Georgia HB1567 transfers all legal rights, privileges, and assets of the City of Quitman to Brooks County.

Georgia HB1567 repeals existing laws pertaining to the City of Quitman in Brooks County, transferring all legal rights, privileges, and assets to Brooks County. This includes real and personal property, contracts, bonds, and other obligations related to electrical services. Brooks County assumes all powers of the City of Quitman relating to such obligations. The county shall levy a special district tax, fee, or assessment within the Quitman Services District to pay amounts due on bonded debt.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 31–16 · Apr 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

75 Yea

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97 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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3 Absent

RDR

History

Apr 10

House

House Sent to Governor

Apr 2

House

House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

Mar 31

Senate

Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute