Georgia SB567: "Ellaville-Schley County Parks and Recreation Authority Act"; enact

What the bill says

To create the Ellaville-Schley County Parks and Recreation Authority and to authorize such authority to provide recreational services throughout Schley County; to provide a short title; to provide for the membership, for the appointment of members of the authority, and for meetings of same; to provide for definitions; to describe powers of the authority; to provide for the issuance of revenue bonds and other similar instruments; to declare the public purpose of such instruments; to provide for certain tax exemptions…

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To create the Ellaville-Schley County Parks and Recreation Authority and to authorize such authority to provide recreational services throughout Schley County; to provide a short title; to provide for the membership, for the appointment of members of the authority, and for meetings of same; to provide for definitions; to describe powers of the authority; to provide for the issuance of revenue bonds and other similar instruments; to declare the public purpose of such instruments; to provide for certain tax exemptions; to grant the authority and its members certain immunities; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions; to provide for budgets and procedures in connection therewith; to provide for audits; to provide for funding; to authorize employment of officers, agents, and employees; to provide for construction of this Act; to provide for conveyance of property upon dissolution; to provide for related matters; to provide for activation of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Ellaville-Schley County Parks and Recreation Authority Act." S. B. LC 62 0408 SECTION 2. (a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Ellaville-Schley County Parks and Recreation Authority, which shall …

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Sponsors

• Mike Cheokas (R, 151) · primary sponsor
• Ed Harbison (D, 15) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Act 699
2. May 12, 2026: Effective Date
3. May 12, 2026: Senate Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: Senate Sent to Governor
5. March 25, 2026: House Passed/Adopted
6. March 25, 2026: House Third Readers
7. March 25, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported
8. March 6, 2026: House Second Readers
9. March 4, 2026: House First Readers
10. March 3, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted

Votes

• Local Calendar : House Vote #754 (March 25, 2026): 164 yea, 0 nay, passed
• LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR: Senate Vote #600 (March 3, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB567?

SB567 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): "Ellaville-Schley County Parks and Recreation Authority Act"; enact.

What does SB567 do?

In its own words: To create the Ellaville-Schley County Parks and Recreation Authority and to authorize such authority to provide recreational services throughout Schley County; to provide a short title; to provide for the membership, for the appointment of members of the authority, and for meetings of same; to provide for definitions; to describe powers of the authority; to provide for the issuance of revenue bonds and other similar instruments; to declare the public purpose of such instruments; to provide for certain tax exemptions…

What is the status of SB567?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Act 699 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SB567?

Mike Cheokas (R, 151), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB567?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73565