Georgia SB359: Henry County; Board of Commissioners; code of ethics; revise and restate provisions

What the bill says

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.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 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. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. An Act to provide for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, is amended by revising Section 7.1 as follows: "SECTION 7.1. (a) Purpose. (1) It is essential to the proper administration and operation of the Henry County government, authorities as defined in paragraph (1.1) of subsection (b) of this section, and their officials and employees be, and give the appearance of being, independent and impartial, that public office not be used for private gain, and that there be public S. B. LC 47 4323S confidence in the integrity of Henry County officials and employees. Because the attainment of one or more of these ends is impaired whenever there exists in fact, or appears to exist, a conflict between the private interests and public responsibilities of …

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Sponsors

• El-Mahdi Holly (D, 116) · primary sponsor
• Emanuel Jones (D, 10) · primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, 17)
• Brian Strickland (R, 42)
• Ricky Williams (R, 25)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Act 623
2. May 12, 2026: Effective Date
3. May 12, 2026: Senate Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: Senate Sent to Governor
5. April 2, 2026: Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
6. March 31, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
7. March 31, 2026: House Third Readers
8. March 31, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
9. March 25, 2026: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
10. March 25, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Votes

• Senate Vote #990 (April 3, 2026): 44 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Local Calendar : House Vote #803 (March 31, 2026): 161 yea, 3 nay, passed
• LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR: Senate Vote #339 (March 31, 2025): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB359?

SB359 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Henry County; Board of Commissioners; code of ethics; revise and restate provisions.

What does SB359 do?

In its own words: 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.

What is the status of SB359?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Act 623 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SB359?

El-Mahdi Holly (D, 116), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB359?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71630