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GA SB351
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/2/2020
Primary Sponsor
Ben Watson
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AI Summary
- Directs the Georgia Secretary of State to hold a nonbinding, advisory referendum on the November 2020 general election ballot asking voters whether to keep, eliminate, or make permanent daylight saving time
- Presents voters with three options: (1) continue the current system of switching clocks twice a year, (2) stop observing daylight saving time and remain on standard time, or (3) observe daylight saving time year round if authorized by Congress
- Limits voters to selecting only one of the three options on the ballot
- Requires the Secretary of State to tabulate, certify, and report the referendum results to the Governor and the General Assembly immediately following certification
- The referendum is advisory only and does not compel any legislative or executive action regardless of the outcome
Legislative Description
Secretary of State; nonbinding, advisory referendum election; continue the advancement of time from standard time to daylight saving time; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/4/2020
Full Bill Text
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