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GA HR1313
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Glanton
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AI Summary
- Urges Georgia local boards of education to avoid scheduling high school graduation, matriculation ceremonies, or commencements on the same day as the general primary election
- Notes that many election polling places are located at local schools, including high schools, creating a conflict when graduations occur simultaneously
- Identifies that both high school graduations and Georgia's primary election (as of 2014) are held in May, increasing the likelihood of scheduling conflicts
- Raises concern that overlapping graduation events and primary elections could result in voter suppression
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to local boards of education
Legislative Description
Local boards of education; avoid scheduling any high school graduation or matriculation ceremonies or commencements on the same day the general primary election is held; urge
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/11/2016
Full Bill Text
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