Georgia House Bill 309
Session 2025_26
Local government; require adoption of a resolution or ordinance and voter approval prior to abolishment of a police force that was created by such method
Active
Passed Senate on Apr 2, 2026
Sponsors
First Action
Feb 6, 2025
Latest Action
Apr 2, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
309
State
Georgia
Session
2025_26
checkPassed on March 4, 2025
Motion Text
House Vote #151 - 2025-2026 Regular Session
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TAYLOR
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Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county police, so as to require adoption of a resolution or ordinance and voter approval prior to abolishment of a police force that was created by such method; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SCSFA to HB 309
Sen Ctee Sub LC 62 0525S
Sen Floor Amend 1 AM 46 0122
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04/02/2026
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Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
04/02/2026
Senate
Senate Third Read
04/02/2026
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Senate Taken from Table
03/31/2026
Senate
Senate Tabled
03/31/2026
Senate
Senate Third Read
03/27/2026
Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
01/12/2026
Senate
Senate Recommitted
03/21/2025
Senate
Senate Read Second Time
03/20/2025
Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
03/06/2025
Senate
Senate Read and Referred
03/04/2025
House
House Passed/Adopted
03/04/2025
House
House Third Readers
02/20/2025
House
House Committee Favorably Reported
02/11/2025
House
House Second Readers
02/10/2025
House
House First Readers
02/06/2025
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Sources
GA Legislature
Record Created
Feb 7, 2025 6:26:42 AM
Record Updated
Apr 3, 2026 10:48:52 AM