State Bar Legislative Agenda

1. Support for the Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024 (HB 1240)—Business Law Section

Summary: HB 1240 seeks to update and modernize various statutes in the commercial code relating to commercial transactions in order to maintain uniformity in the state’s statutes governing commercial transactions. It also establishes commercial law for transactions involving digital assets.

Status: Signed by Gov. Kemp on May 6.

2. Support for Amendments to Title 53 and Related Code Sections (HB 1218)—Fiduciary Law Section

Summary: HB 1218 relates to general provisions relative to probate, requires that notice be provided to beneficiaries of a testate estate.

Status: Did not pass.

3. Support for Judicial Council's Judicial Compensation Reform Proposal (HB 947)—Advisory Committee on Legislation

Summary: HB 947 seeks to increase compensation received by superior court judges and create the Judicial System Compensation Commission.

Status: Did not pass.

4. Support for a Proclamation by the Governor Recognizing April 2024 as Legal Professionalism Month—Professionalism Committee

Status: Proclamation issued by Gov. Kemp on Jan. 24.

5. Support for the Judicial Council's Budget Request for FY 2025—Indigent Defense Committee

$900,000 for Increased Funding for the Georgia Appellate Practice and Educational Resource Center

Status: Fully funded for FY 2025.

6. Support for the Judicial Council’s Budget Request for FY 2025—Committee to Promote Inclusion in the Profession

$3 Million for Continued Funding for Civil Legal Services Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence

Status: Fully funded for FY 2025.

7. Support for the Judicial Council's Budget Request for FY 2025—Access to Justice Committee

$619,000 for Increased Funding to Provide Civil Legal Services Grants for Medical Legal Partnerships

Status: Funded at $409,500 for FY 2025.

State Bar Legislative Agenda

2024 State Bar Legislative Agenda (Georgia General Assembly)