Bill

HB 719

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Garrett and 4 co-sponsors

House Bill 719 increases per diem pay for Worth County Board of Education members to $300 for the chair and $200 for others, modernizing compensation practices.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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Bill Summary · HB 719

Summary of House Bill 719 (HB 719)

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 719 (HB 719) aims to amend existing legislation concerning the compensation of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Worth County, Georgia. The bill seeks to update the per diem compensation rates for board members to reflect current standards and practices.

Key Provisions

Compensation Revision:
- The chairperson of the Board of Education will receive a per diem of $300.00 for each day of attendance at meetings or for official business travel.
- Each board member will receive a per diem of $200.00 for similar attendance and travel.
- Members will also be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred during their official duties, which must be approved by the county school superintendent.
Effective Date: The provisions of this Act will take effect on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or becomes law without such approval.
Conflict Repeal: The bill includes a clause to repeal any conflicting laws to ensure clarity and enforceability of the new compensation structure.

Affected Parties

Board of Education Members: The primary beneficiaries of this bill are the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Worth County, who will see an increase in their per diem compensation.
County School Superintendent: The superintendent will be responsible for approving the accounts related to service and expenses incurred by board members.

Legislative Timeline

Introduced: March 4, 2025
House Passed/Adopted: March 13, 2025
Senate Passed/Adopted: March 25, 2025
Signed by Governor: May 13, 2025
Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Legislative Actions

The bill underwent several readings and committee reviews, including favorable reports from the House Committee on Agriculture (AGR) and the Senate.
It was amended in HD 1 before being recommended for passage.

Related Bills

SB 687: A companion bill that may address similar issues regarding education board compensation.

This summary provides an overview of HB 719, highlighting its purpose, key changes, and the impact on the Worth County Board of Education members. The bill reflects an effort to modernize compensation practices for local educational governance.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.