Senate State and Local Governmental Operations

The Committee on State & Local Governmental Operations has two general areas of jurisdiction. The first area of jurisdiction is over general laws that relate to special taxes, city and county organization and powers, subdivisions, and administration of special districts. The committee also reviews legislation of general application that apply to counties and cities throughout the entire state. The second area of the committee jurisdiction involves the processing of legislation with limited local impact. Special abbreviated procedures are available to pass such legislation.

Capitol Office

301-B CLOB
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-9446

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Assigned Legislation

2025 Meeting Minutes

2026 Meeting Minutes

Press Releases

Name	Position	Email Address
Rachel Whitted	Administrative Assistant	rachel.whitted@senate.ga.gov
Nathan Corbitt	OPLA Analyst	nathan.corbitt@senate.ga.gov

Fast Facts

Only Texas (254) has more counties than Georgia (159)
Over 68,000 people are employed by the State of Georgia

Key Topics

Local and general legislation affecting cities and counties
General legislation affecting state agencies
Election laws
City creation
Annexation and de-annexation

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