Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 422: Elections and Primaries; the date of most municipal elections shall be in even-numbered years; a one-year extension to the terms of office of most municipal officers; provide

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: Senate Read Second Time

Plain-language summary

SB 422 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections and Primaries; the date of most municipal elections shall be in even-numbered years; a one-year extension to the terms of office of most municipal officers; provide. Primary sponsor: Tim Bearden (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Senate Read Second Time.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tim Bearden (Republican); Sam Watson (Republican); Rick Williams (Republican); Drew Echols (Republican); and 6 more.