Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 422: Elections and Primaries; the date of most municipal elections shall be in even-numbered years; a one-year extension to the terms of office of most municipal officers; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 422 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections and Primaries; the date of most municipal elections shall be in even-numbered years; a one-year extension to the terms of office of most municipal officers; provide. Primary sponsor: Tim Bearden (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Senate Read Second Time.
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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 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that the date of most municipal elections shall be in even-numbered years; to provide a one-year extension to the terms of office of most municipal officers for the transition of municipalities to even-numbered year election cycles; to provide that such extended terms of office shall not apply to certain municipal officers elected to two-year terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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 Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper