Georgia 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 679 — Local government; no annexation or deannexation shall be effective 90 days prior to and ending on the date of a municipal election; provide

Last action — House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the annexation of territory, so as to provide that no annexation or deannexation shall be effective during the period beginning 90 days prior to a municipal election and ending on the date of such municipal election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  2. House Second Readers

  3. House First Readers

  4. House Hopper

Sponsors

  • Beth Beskin · Primary
  • Wendell Willard · Primary
  • Christian Coomer · Primary
  • Meagan Hanson · Primary
  • Scott Hilton · Primary
  • Alan Powell · Primary

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

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Not signed on (241)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 679 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the annexation of territory, so as to provide that no annexation or deannexation shall be effective during the period beginning 90 days prior to a municipal election and ending on the date of such municipal election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 679?
HB 679 is sponsored by Beth Beskin, Wendell Willard, Christian Coomer, Meagan Hanson, Scott Hilton (Republican), and Alan Powell (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 679?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 679?
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