SB628Introduced in the Senate
Richmond County and City of Augusta; council-manager form of government; provide
Introduced by Max Burns, District 23
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 providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, so as to provide for a council-manager form of government; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Senate Tabled
March 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Motion To Table Remaining Legislation On The Rules Calendar: Senate Vote #912 · March 31, 2026
39
Yes
10
No
5
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 | Not Voting |
| Billy Hickman | 4 | Not Voting |
| Sheikh Rahman | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Brass | 6 | No |
| Russ Goodman | 8 | Yes |
| Nikki Merritt | 9 | No |
| Emanuel Jones | 10 | Absent |
| Sam Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Senate Hopper
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Senate Read Second Time
Senate Tabled
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