HB960Introduced in the House
Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide twelfth judge
Introduced by Jasmine Clark, District 108
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a twelfth judge of the superior courts of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion For Reconsideration: Senate Vote #828 · March 27, 2026
21
Yes
31
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
54 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Watson | 1 | No |
| Derek Mallow | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Hodges | 3 | No |
| Billy Hickman | 4 | No |
| Sheikh Rahman | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Brass | 6 | No |
| Russ Goodman | 8 | No |
| Nikki Merritt | 9 | Yes |
| Emanuel Jones | 10 | Yes |
| Sam Watson | 11 | No |
Bill history
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House Passed/Adopted
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Senate Read Second Time
Senate Engrossed
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Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
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