Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 209: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; members of the Public School Employees Retirement System to make an irrevocable election to become members; permit certain persons
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 209 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; members of the Public School Employees Retirement System to make an irrevocable election to become members; permit certain persons. Primary sponsor: Russ Goodman (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Elena Parent (Democratic), Billy Hickman (Republican), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Sam Watson (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Senate Tabled.
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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 Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to permit certain persons who would otherwise be required to be members of the Public School Employees Retirement System to make an irrevocable election to become members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for conditions; to prohibit transfers of creditable service; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper