Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateGeorgiaIntroduced
SB 216: Georgia Judicial Retirement System; membership in the system for individuals employed as the director of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission; provide
Randy Robertson
SB 216 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
55OUT OF 100
Score:55/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 15/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide for membership in the system for individuals employed as the director of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission; to provide for an election for such current employees; to provide for transfer of funds; to provide for payment of actuarial costs; to provide for transfer of membership service; to provide for earnable monthly compensation for purposes of contributions and benefit amounts; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Provides defined pension benefits for the PAQC Director
- Establishes a standardized recruitment incentive for the role
- Outlines a clear process for retirement fund transfers
Risks
- Adds potential long-term liabilities to the retirement fund
- Creates administrative complexity in calculating service credit
- Requires immediate fiscal reconciliation for fund transfers
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Clarifies the pension status for regulatory body leadership
- Enhances administrative stability for the oversight commission
- Standardizes state employment terms for key oversight roles
Risks
- Narrow focus creates potential for specialized benefit tailoring
- Administrative burden on the Judicial Retirement System
- Limited transparency regarding the specific fiscal impact
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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