Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3: Prosecuting Attorneys; convictions for district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, deputy district attorneys; provide additional qualifications
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prosecuting Attorneys; convictions for district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, deputy district attorneys; provide additional qualifications. Primary sponsor: Greg Dolezal (Republican), Brandon Beach, Randy Robertson (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Colton Moore, John F. Kennedy. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 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 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide additional qualifications regarding convictions for district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, deputy district attorneys, and other attorneys at law employed by district attorneys; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Colton Moore | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John F. Kennedy | 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 Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper