Georgia 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 24 — Public officers; members of state and local boards, authorities, commissions shall be appointed by an elected official or officials; require

Last action — House Withdrawn, Recommitted

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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 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public officers, so as to require that all members of state and local boards, authorities, commissions, and similar entities in this state shall be appointed by an elected official or officials of the state or a political subdivision of the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. House Withdrawn, Recommitted

  2. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  3. House Second Readers

  4. House First Readers

  5. House Hopper

Sponsors

  • Vernon Jones · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Vernon Jones

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 24 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public officers, so as to require that all members of state and local boards, authorities, commissions, and similar entities in this state shall be appointed by an elected official or officials of the state or a political subdivision of the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 24?
HB 24 is sponsored by Vernon Jones.
What is the current status of HB 24?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 24?
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