Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1579: Savannah, City of; change corporate limits
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1579 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Savannah, City of; change corporate limits. Primary sponsor: Edna Jackson (Democratic), Anne Westbrook (Democratic), Carl Gilliard (Democratic), Bill Hitchens (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 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 an Act amending the several Acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 165 |
| Anne Westbrook | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Carl Gilliard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 162 |
| Bill Hitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
“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