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GA SB499
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
Nikema Williams
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AI Summary
- Allows any person in Georgia to register to vote and cast a ballot on the same day, either on Election Day at their precinct polling place or during the advance voting period at any advance voting location in their county of residence
- Requires same-day registrants to complete an official voter registration application, present a valid form of photo identification, and demonstrate proof of residency through a Georgia driver's license, government-issued photo ID, college photo ID with campus residence proof, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, payroll check, or other government document showing name and address
- Same-day registrants must vote by provisional ballot; the board of registrars has three business days to verify eligibility, and if the applicant is found qualified, they are added to the voter rolls and their ballot is counted
- If a same-day registrant is found ineligible or unqualified, their registration application is rejected, their provisional ballot is not counted, and they must be notified of the rejection and the reasons within three business days
- Creates an exception to existing registration deadlines (typically the fifth Monday before an election) by establishing a new Code Section 21-2-224.1 specifically authorizing same-day registration and voting
Legislative Description
Primaries and Elections; same day registration and voting; procedures and notices; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/10/2020
Full Bill Text
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