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GA HB772
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
Heath Clark
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 21-2-385 to require mandatory Saturday advance voting on the second Saturday prior to a primary or election, during the hours of 9:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M.
- Exempts primaries and elections with no federal or state candidates on the ballot from the Saturday voting requirement
- Provides that if the second Saturday falls on or near a public and legal holiday (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday), advance voting shall instead be held on the third Saturday prior to the primary, election, or runoff
- Preserves the authority of counties and municipalities to extend voting hours beyond regular business hours and to establish additional voting locations at their discretion
Legislative Description
Elections; advanced voting with regard to Saturday voting; revise period of time
Last Action
Senate Tabled
3/22/2016
Full Bill Text
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