Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1339: Columbus, City of; filling vacancies in office of mayor or councilor; revise provisions
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Plain-language summary
HB 1339 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Columbus, City of; filling vacancies in office of mayor or councilor; revise provisions. Primary sponsor: Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Debbie Buckner (Democratic), Teddy Reese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 amend an Act providing for a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), as amended, so as to revise provisions for filling vacancies in the office of mayor or councilor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Debbie Buckner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
| Teddy Reese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- House Passed/Adopted
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper