SB359Introduced in the Senate
Henry County; Board of Commissioners; code of ethics; revise and restate provisions
Introduced by Emanuel Jones, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, so as to revise and restate provisions regarding the code of ethics; to revise provisions related to the chairperson of the board of commissioners and county manager; to provide for related matters; 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
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #990 · April 3, 2026
44
Yes
6
No
4
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 | Yes |
| Derek Mallow | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Hodges | 3 | Yes |
| Billy Hickman | 4 | Yes |
| Sheikh Rahman | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Brass | 6 | No |
| Russ Goodman | 8 | Yes |
| Nikki Merritt | 9 | Yes |
| Emanuel Jones | 10 | Yes |
| Sam Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Senate Hopper
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
Senate Passed/Adopted
House First Readers
House Second Readers
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
House Third Readers
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
Senate Sent to Governor
Senate Date Signed by Governor
Act 623
Effective Date 2026-05-12
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