District Attorney Compensation Reform Act; enact
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding prosecuting attorneys, so as to modify provisions regarding the compensation received by district attorneys; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions relating to calculating and setting the salaries of district attorneys; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to suspend the operation of local laws or local ordinances or resolutions that use a district attorney's salary for the calculation of the salary or compensation of other officers, officials, or employees; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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What changed between versions
LC 56 0617S/hs
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LC 49 2768S/hs
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill primarily updates the version number in the header and extends the deadline for district attorneys to opt into a new salary calculation method from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2034. This change gives district attorneys more time to decide whether to accept the new pay structure or remain on the previous calculation method.
TIMELINE
The deadline for district attorneys to exercise their option to switch to a new salary calculation method was extended from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2034.
TECHNICAL
The legislative bill number in the header was updated from LC 56 0617S to LC 49 2768S.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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