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GA HB1031
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sam Teasley
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 21-2-495 to expand recount eligibility so that a candidate whose vote total is within 1 percent of the total votes cast for that office from achieving a majority may request a recount, even if not the closest runner-up
- Retains the existing recount right for losing candidates whose vote difference from the declared winner, nominee, or runoff-eligible candidate is not more than 1 percent of total votes cast
- Recount requests must be made in writing within two business days following certification of election results
- For federal or state offices spanning multiple counties, requests go to the Secretary of State, who directs recounts across all relevant counties; for all other offices, requests go to the local superintendent
- Becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Elections; candidate who receives votes within not more than 1 percent of total votes shall be qualified to request a recount; provide
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
2/24/2016
Full Bill Text
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