Probate judges’ nonpartisan amendment clears House; Judicial Council supporters optimistic
Summary
The Judicial Council reported HR 251, a constitutional amendment to make probate judge elections nonpartisan, passed the Georgia House and moved to the Senate; council members thanked participants who helped advance the measure.
Presiding Justice Warren told the council that HR 251, a proposed constitutional amendment to make probate judge elections nonpartisan, cleared the Georgia House and has crossed over to the Senate.
"The Council of Probate Court Judges has done a lot of work on this and it passed the House this Wednesday and has crossed over to the Senate," Presiding Justice Warren said, noting the council previously voted to support the initiative. Judge Scott Chastain, who has been involved in the measure, added: "We're very thankful for all the help we've received ... to try to get this out of the house and we're proud that we're there today."
Council members were asked to stay engaged; Warren said he may call on committee representatives to provide additional updates as the bill advances. No vote by the Judicial Council was taken during the meeting; the update was informational and part of the standing legislation committee report.
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