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GA SB406

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ronnie Chance

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an online voter registration system in Georgia through the Secretary of State's website, available to qualified voters who hold a valid Georgia driver's license or identification card
  • Requires online applicants to provide their name, residence address, driver's license or ID number, date of birth, U.S. citizenship status, and an affirmation of eligibility, along with consent to use their signature on file with the Department of Driver Services
  • Mandates immediate verification of applicant information—including driver's license number, date of birth, and citizenship—against Department of Driver Services records, with incomplete or non-matching applications rejected and applicants notified within five days
  • Authorizes the Department of Driver Services to share personal information (name, address, date of birth, gender, ID number, photograph, and signature) with election officials for the purpose of verifying voter registration applicants' identities
  • Requires the Secretary of State to implement security measures ensuring the accuracy and integrity of electronically submitted voter registration applications

Legislative Description

Elections; provide for online voter registration; procedures

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

4/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Science and Technology3/18/2010
Ethics2/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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