HB1567Introduced in the House
Quitman, City of; transfer of all legal rights, privileges, and assets to Brooks County; provide
Introduced by John LaHood, District 175
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to amend, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia pertaining to the City of Quitman in the County of Brooks, approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2894), as amended; to provide for transfer of duties and obligations to Brooks County; to provide for transfer of all legal rights, privileges, and assets to Brooks County; to establish a special tax and service district for outstanding bonded indebtedness and other obligations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Effective Date 2026-05-12
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: Remove From Local Cal/vote Separately: House Vote #845 · April 2, 2026
75
Yes
97
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
176 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Cameron | 1 | No |
| Steve Tarvin | 2 | No |
| Mitchell Horner | 3 | No |
| Kasey Carpenter | 4 | No |
| Matt Barton | 5 | No |
| Jason Ridley | 6 | No |
| Johnny Chastain | 7 | No |
| Stan Gunter | 8 | No |
| Will Wade | 9 | No |
| Victor Anderson | 10 | No |
Bill history
House Hopper
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House Sent to Governor
House Date Signed by Governor
Act 681
Effective Date 2026-05-12
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