A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Statutes affected:
As introduced LC 48 0658: 15-16-1, 35-8-10
As passed Senate: 15-16-1, 35-8-10
Floor amend 1 AM 39 0429: 35-5-7
LC 39 3939S/hss: 15-16-1, 35-8-10, 15-16-20, 45-20-4, 15-16-20.1, 40-6-163, 40-14-18
LC 39 4391S/hss: 40-6-6, 15-16-20.1, 15-16-20, 42-4-1, 42-4-7, 42-4-13
SB 37/AP*: 40-6-6, 15-16-20.1, 15-16-20, 35-5-7, 42-4-1, 42-4-7, 42-4-13