Georgia Voters to Decide Three Constitutional Amendments

The November general election ballot will feature measures on property conservation, judicial elections, and 9-1-1 funding.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Law

Georgia Voters to Decide Three Constitutional Amendments

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Georgia voters will decide on three proposed constitutional amendments during the November 2026 general election. These measures cover property acreage caps, judicial election rules, and the establishment of a state 9-1-1 fund.

Why it matters

The proposed amendments aim to address agricultural preservation and judicial consistency while creating dedicated funding streams for emergency services. Passage of these measures would alter land use regulations and state budget allocations.

Amendment 1 proposes doubling the conservation use acreage cap from 2,000 to 4,000 acres to support family farms and timber production. Legislators require two-thirds approval from both chambers to place these amendments before the public.

The details

Amendment 2 mandates that probate judges be elected on a nonpartisan basis to ensure consistency in the state's judicial elections. Amendment 3 seeks to authorize the creation of the Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund, funded by existing fees on cell phone bills.

Georgia adopted its current state constitution in 1983.
The general election for the three constitutional amendments is scheduled for November 2026.

Political Context

These ballot measures represent the latest updates to the framework of the Georgia Constitution of 1983. Opposition often arises from concerns over reducing legislative budget flexibility or the potential loss of tax revenue for local government entities.

If Amendment 1 is approved, local governments and school districts may need to adjust budgets due to shifts in land conservation tax exemptions. Citizens should also expect changes in judicial election ballots and potential legislative impacts on emergency service funding.

The takeaway

Voters should review the specific impacts of these amendments on local tax bases and judicial processes before casting their ballots. Understanding these changes is essential for predicting future shifts in state-level funding and land management regulations.