Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 157: Retirement; certain members or former members of the General Assembly to buy into the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; provide
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 157 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Retirement; certain members or former members of the General Assembly to buy into the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; provide. Primary sponsor: Rick Williams (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 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 Code Section 47-6-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications for membership, irrevocable election for certain members of General Assembly, membership of persons who cease to become members before age 60, termination of membership, and application for additional creditable service, so as to provide for certain members or former members of the General Assembly to buy into the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; to provide for creditable service and the payment of the full actuarial value of such; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“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
- Senate Passed/Adopted
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper