Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 35: Courts; private attorney appointed to act as district attorney pro tempore; revise compensation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 35 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts; private attorney appointed to act as district attorney pro tempore; revise compensation. Primary sponsor: Jordan Ridley (Republican), Alan Powell (Republican), Mitchell Horner (Republican), Steve Tarvin (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican), Brad Thomas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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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 Code Section 15-18-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appointment of substitute for absent or disqualified district attorney, so as to revise the compensation of private attorneys appointed to act as district attorney pro tempore; to provide for such attorneys to be compensated $250.00 per hour for each certified hour worked, subject to a cap; to provide for certification by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia of such hours worked by such attorneys; to provide for such attorneys to engage the services of private counsel, paralegals, and legal interns and to provide for their compensation; to provide for inflation adjustments; 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 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Mitchell Horner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Steve Tarvin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Brad Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper