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GA HR1313

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mike Glanton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

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

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