Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1546: Local government; requirements for local authorities retaining legal services on a contingent fee basis; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1546 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local government; requirements for local authorities retaining legal services on a contingent fee basis; provide. Primary sponsor: Kasey Carpenter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): House Second Readers.
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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 Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide for requirements for local authorities retaining legal services on a contingent fee basis; to provide for review and approval of contracts by the Attorney General; to provide for restrictions on such contracts; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasey Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper