Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 138: Incorporation of Municipal Corporations; transition of certain services related to newly incorporated municipalities in certain counties; provide
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 138 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Incorporation of Municipal Corporations; transition of certain services related to newly incorporated municipalities in certain counties; provide. Primary sponsor: Clint Dixon (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Effective Date.
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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 Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide for the transition of certain services related to newly incorporated municipalities in certain counties; to provide definitions; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees and taxes related to insurance, so as to revise provisions related to population data related to newly incorporated municipalities and municipal taxes on life insurance and other insurance companies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 289
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- House Passed/Adopted
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
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