Georgia HB318: Appeal and error; appeal of superior court decisions on zoning decisions of counties and municipal corporations; provide

What the bill says

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, and Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the appeal of superior court decisions on zoning decisions of counties and municipal corporations; to repeal provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers…

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, and Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the appeal of superior court decisions on zoning decisions of counties and municipal corporations; to repeal provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; to repeal provisions authorizing quasi-judicial boards and agencies to hear and render decisions on applications for special administrative permits and conditional permits; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 5-6-34, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, procedure for review of judgments, orders, or decisions not subject to direct appeal, scope of review, hearings in criminal cases H. B. LC 44 2998 involving a capital offense for which death penalty is sought, and appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases, as follows: "(a) …

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Sponsors

• Matt Reeves (R, 99) · primary sponsor
• Shea Roberts (D, 52)
• Rob Leverett (R, 123)
• Sandy Donatucci (R, 105)
• Gabe Okoye (D, 102)
• Gary Richardson (R, 125)

Latest actions

1. April 4, 2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
2. February 20, 2025: House Committee Favorably Reported
3. February 11, 2025: House Second Readers
4. February 10, 2025: House First Readers
5. February 6, 2025: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HB318?

HB318 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Appeal and error; appeal of superior court decisions on zoning decisions of counties and municipal corporations; provide.

What does HB318 do?

In its own words: To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, and Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the appeal of superior court decisions on zoning decisions of counties and municipal corporations; to repeal provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers…

What is the status of HB318?

Failed as of April 4, 2025. Latest action: House Withdrawn, Recommitted (April 4, 2025).

Who sponsored HB318?

Matt Reeves (R, 99), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB318?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70029