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GA HB899
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mark Hamilton
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AI Summary
- Establishes separate nonpartisan election dates for judges, county judicial officers, local school board members, and consolidated government offices, held in conjunction with the general primary in even-numbered years rather than the November general election
- Authorizes electronic voter registration through the Secretary of State's website for persons with a valid Georgia driver's license or identification card, with real-time verification of applicant information against Department of Driver Services records
- Requires local boards of elections and joint county-municipal boards to consist of not fewer than three members, sets new qualifying periods for nonpartisan municipal candidates, and provides for reopening of qualifying periods when an incumbent withdraws before the close of qualifying
- Restricts use of photographic devices, cameras, electronic recording devices, and cellular telephones by any person in polling places while voting is taking place, with limited exceptions granted at the poll manager's discretion for non-ballot photography
- Establishes detailed procedures for filling General Assembly vacancies through special elections based on when the vacancy occurs relative to legislative sessions, removes the third Tuesday in September as a special election date in even-numbered years, and requires individuals or organizations to transmit completed voter registration applications within 10 days of receipt or 72 hours if received within 14 days of registration closing
Legislative Description
Primaries and elections; dates of nonpartisan elections; provide
Last Action
Senate Third Read Lost
3/27/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules3/7/2012
Governmental Affairs2/6/2012
Full Bill Text
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