ATLANTA – State Representative Pam Dickerson (D-Conyers) today announced the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to Senate Bill 508 on Friday, June 26, 2020. SB 508 would authorize an additional judge for the Rockdale County State Court.
“Today is a great day for Rockdale County,” said Rep. Dickerson. “After years of attempting to pass legislation for an additional State Court judge, we were able to pass Senate Bill 508. I would like to sincerely thank the Rockdale County Legislative Delegation for their efforts and Judge Nancy Bills for enduring the extra workload. I look forward to adding efficiency to our State Court.”
Under SB 508, the initial associate judge would be appointed by the governor for a one-year term from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. All successors would be elected in a non-partisan election and would serve for four year terms. This legislation would also establish the salary for this additional judgeship.
SB 508 was co-sponsored by State Senators Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) and Tonya Anderson (D-Lithonia) in the State Senate. Rep. Dickerson and Sens. Strickland and Anderson also serve together as members of the Rockdale County Legislative Delegation.
“I was happy to work with Representative Dickerson and Representative Rutledge to get this bill across the finish line this year,” said Senator Strickland. “Access to justice is critical for our citizens, and I am proud of the efforts that the Rockdale County Legislative Delegation did to get this done. Thank You.”
“As a former local leader, I am proud to support our local government leaders and help position them to conduct business and positively impact the community,” said Sen. Anderson.
For more information on Senate Bill 508, please click here.
Senator Tonya Anderson represents the 43rd Senate District, which includes portions of DeKalb, Newton and Rockdale counties. She may be reached by email at tonya.anderson@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Brian Strickland serves as a Governor’s Administration Floor Leader. He represents the 17th Senate District, which includes portions of Henry, Rockdale and Newton counties. He may be reached by phone at 404.656.7454 or by email at brian.strickland@senate.ga.gov.
Representative Pam Dickerson represents the citizens of District 113, which includes portions of Newton and Rockdale counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and the Education, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Juvenile Justice, Judiciary Non-Civil and Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment committees.
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