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GA SR483

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/25/2020

Primary Sponsor

Randy Robertson

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Study Committee on Georgia County Boards of Elections and Registration to examine whether the General Assembly should establish uniform standards for the creation and appointment processes of county boards of elections and registration, which currently vary significantly from county to county
  • Committee composed of 8 members: 6 senators appointed by the President of the Senate (at least 2 from the minority caucus) and 2 citizen members, with one senator designated as chairperson
  • Committee tasked with studying board member appointments, voter registration processes, deputy registrar training, absentee ballot procedures, provisional ballots, and the role of county boards in ensuring trust in Georgia's electoral system
  • Legislative members receive per diem allowances under Code Section 28-1-8 for up to 5 days, with funding from Senate appropriations
  • Committee set to stand abolished on December 1, 2020, with any findings or proposed legislation to be filed with the Secretary of the Senate prior to that date

Legislative Description

Senate Study Committee on Georgia County Boards of Elections and Registration; create

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

6/25/2020

Full Bill Text

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