Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 318: Appeal and error; appeal of superior court decisions on zoning decisions of counties and municipal corporations; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 318 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Appeal and error; appeal of superior court decisions on zoning decisions of counties and municipal corporations; provide. Primary sponsor: Matt Reeves (Republican), Shea Roberts (Democratic), Rob Leverett (Republican), Sandy Donatucci (Republican), Gabe Okoye (Democratic), Gary Richardson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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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 Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, and Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the appeal of superior court decisions on zoning decisions of counties and municipal corporations; to repeal provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; to repeal provisions authorizing quasi-judicial boards and agencies to hear and render decisions on applications for special administrative permits and conditional permits; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Rob Leverett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 123 |
| Sandy Donatucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Gabe Okoye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Gary Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 125 |
“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 Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper