A bill introduced in the Georgia House by State Rep. Robert Dickey is intended to increase Byron’s city limits by adding a neighboring area, subject to final approval from future legislation, according to the Georgia State House.
The measure, labeled HB1550, was introduced Monday, March 16 during the 2026 regular session of the 158th General Assembly and is officially titled: ’Byron, City of; change corporate limits’.
This overview is derived from the legislation itself and may involve explanation for clarification.
The bill proposes to redefine the corporate boundaries of Byron by including an outlined section near Housers Mill Road and the Georgia Highway 247 Connector in Land Lot 15 of the 5th Land District into the city’s limits. The measure stipulates that the change would become effective June 1, 2026, only if a separate act to deannex the same right of way from the City of Fort Valley is enacted and becomes law during the same legislative session. Should that act not pass, this bill will be repealed automatically on June 1, 2026.
Rep. Bethany Ballard (Republican-147th) joined as a co-sponsor.
Since the session began, Dickey has offered 10 other bills, five of which have been passed.
Dickey earned a BA from the University of Georgia in 1976.
A Republican, Dickey was elected in 2025 to serve Georgia’s 134th House District, taking over from David Knight.
For context, in Georgia, the legislative process typically starts when legislators—or sometimes constituents—work with the Office of Legislative Counsel to draft proposals. After the bill is filed with either the House Clerk or Senate Secretary, it is read for the first time and referred to committee for review and discussion. If the committee approves, it proceeds to the floor for a third reading, further debate, and a vote. Passage in both chambers is required, with a conference committee resolving any differences between versions if needed, before the bill is sent to the governor. The governor can sign, veto, or let a bill become law without signature within six days during the session or within 40 days after session adjournment. The Georgia General Assembly convenes for a 40-day period annually starting the second Monday in January.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB1205 | 02/05/2026 | Yatesville, City of; provide new charter |
| HB1133 | 02/02/2026 | Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects related to facilitating solar installations on closed landfills; authorize |
| HB817 | 03/21/2025 | Georgia Meat Transparency and Source Verification Act; enact |
| HB785 | 03/18/2025 | Crawford County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee |
| HB781 | 03/18/2025 | Crawford County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee |
| HB778 | 03/18/2025 | Upson County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee |
| HB495 | 02/18/2025 | Education; Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation; repeal; provide for Georgia Rural Development Council |
| HB249 | 02/04/2025 | Public utilities; solar power facility agreements; revise provisions |
| HB227 | 02/04/2025 | Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act; enact |
| HB143 | 01/28/2025 | Water resources; water-measuring devices for farm use of surface and ground water; revise provisions |
This report uses information from the Georgia State House. Source data is available here.
