HB1587

Cobb County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide appointment

Complete·5/12/26

Abolish the elected county surveyor position in Cobb County, Georgia, and allow the governing authority to appoint a county surveyor starting January.

This bill abolishes the elected county surveyor position in Cobb County, Georgia, effective January 1, 2029. After this date, the county's governing authority will appoint a qualified person to serve as county surveyor. The appointed surveyor will serve an indefinite term unless otherwise specified in the appointing resolution. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws and ensures that successors to the appointed surveyor will be appointed in the same manner.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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History

May 12

House

House Date Signed by Governor

May 12

Act 688

Apr 10

House

House Sent to Governor