Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1577: Woodbine, City of; mayor; revise powers
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1577 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Woodbine, City of; mayor; revise powers. Primary sponsor: Steven Sainz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 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 a new charter for the City of Woodbine, approved March 25, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3670), so as to revise the powers of the mayor; to authorize the mayor to vote on all matters before the city council; to provide for the mayor to select and supervise the city administrator; to provide for the suspension of the city administrator in certain circumstances; to revise contracting procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Sainz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 180 |
“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