Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 289: Codes of Ethics for Government Service; a definition of "formal charges" regarding ethical violations by members of certain boards, commissions, or authorities; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 289 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Codes of Ethics for Government Service; a definition of "formal charges" regarding ethical violations by members of certain boards, commissions, or authorities; provide. Primary sponsor: Nabilah Parkes, Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to codes of ethics for government service, so as to provide a definition of "formal charges" regarding ethical violations by members of certain boards, commissions, or authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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 Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper