Annexation of Territory; certain annexations are contingent upon approval of the county in which the subject property is located; provide
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for annexation of territory, so as to provide that certain annexations are contingent upon approval of the county in which the subject property is located; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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2
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Committee
1
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bo Hatchett
RRepublican
P
Jason Anavitarte
RRepublican
P
Lee Anderson
RRepublican
P
Matt Brass
RRepublican
P
Tim Bearden
RRepublican
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