Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1120: Union County; governing authority; change from a sole commissioner to a five-member board of commissioners; provide advisory referendum
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1120 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Union County; governing authority; change from a sole commissioner to a five-member board of commissioners; provide advisory referendum. Primary sponsor: Stan Gunter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2026): Effective Date.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for an advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Union County desire the governing authority of that county to be changed from a sole commissioner to a five-member board of commissioners; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Gunter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 660
- House Date Signed by Governor
- House Sent to Governor
- Senate Passed/Adopted
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- House Passed/Adopted
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
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