Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 1348: School superintendent; qualifications, duties, and salary shall be established by the board of education and elected by voters; provide - CA
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 1348 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School superintendent; qualifications, duties, and salary shall be established by the board of education and elected by voters; provide - CA. Primary sponsor: Alan Powell (Republican), David Wilkerson (Democratic), Trey Kelley (Republican), Lydia Glaize (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Rick Jasperse (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 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 RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the qualifications, duties, and salary of the school superintendent shall be established by the board of education as provided by general law and to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law that local school superintendents shall be elected by voters as an alternative to being appointed by local boards of education, if approved by local referendum; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| David Wilkerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Trey Kelley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Lydia Glaize | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Rick Jasperse | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“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 Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper