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GA SR818
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/25/2020
Primary Sponsor
Greg Dolezal
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section I, Paragraph II of the Georgia Constitution to change voting eligibility language from "every person who is a citizen" to "only individuals who are citizens" of the United States
- Restricts voting rights explicitly to U.S. citizens who are Georgia residents, at least 18 years of age, not disenfranchised, and who meet minimum residency requirements as provided by law
- Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be placed on the ballot for voter ratification or rejection, with a yes/no question asking whether only U.S. citizens should have the right to vote in Georgia elections
- Sponsored by Senators Dolezal (27th), Brass (28th), Robertson (29th), Miller (49th), Gooch (51st), and others during the 2020 legislative session
Legislative Description
Right to Register and Vote; only citizens of the United States shall have a right to vote in elections; clarify- CA
Last Action
Senate Lost
3/12/2020
Full Bill Text
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