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GA HB1201
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Josh McLaurin
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AI Summary
- Reconstitutes and reestablishes the Fulton County Board of Elections and Registration as of August 1, 2020, with powers over election conduct, voter registration, and absentee balloting procedures, succeeding the board created under the 1989 Act
- Establishes a five-member board: two members nominated by the largest political party's county executive committee, two by the second-largest party, and one nominated by the Fulton County legislative delegation to serve as permanent chairperson, all appointed by the Fulton County governing authority
- Party-nominated members serve two-year terms while the chairperson serves a one-year term; no person holding elective public office may serve on the board, and qualifying as a candidate automatically vacates the position
- Requires the board chairperson to provide biweekly election administration updates from May 1 through November 15 of each even-numbered year to the Fulton County governing authority and legislative delegation
- Effectiveness is contingent on a separate 2020 Act abolishing the existing board of elections and registration; if that abolition Act is not enacted, HB 1201 automatically repeals on January 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Fulton County; reconstitute board of elections and registration; provisions
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
6/20/2020
Full Bill Text
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