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GA SB409

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2020

Primary Sponsor

Elena Parent

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows Georgia electors to request automatic absentee ballots for all future regularly scheduled primaries, elections, and runoffs by selecting a one-time option on their absentee ballot application
  • Requires the Secretary of State to include a permanent absentee voter option on all absentee ballot applications prepared by the office
  • Removes an elector from the permanent absentee list if they are moved to the inactive voter list or if they voluntarily opt out; electors who return a confirmation notice and verify or update their in-state address will have their absentee ballot mailing address updated accordingly
  • Requires the Secretary of State to track and maintain data on which electors have selected the permanent absentee ballot option, with that information available for public inspection
  • Amends Code Section 21-2-381 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to absentee ballot applications and eligibility determinations

Legislative Description

Primaries and Elections; permanent absentee voter list; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/21/2020

Full Bill Text

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