Sheriffs; candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; require

Engrossed on 3/3/26

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From the Legislature

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions, so as to require that candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passage: Senate Vote #610

49 Yea

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3 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 23

1:00 PM

Senate Public Safety Committee