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GA HB1402
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Barr
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AI Summary
- Prohibits all state and local government entities—including departments, agencies, counties, municipalities, authorities, and their officers, agents, employees, and elected officials—from soliciting or accepting donations, funding, grants, or gifts from private individuals or nongovernmental entities for any election-related purpose
- Covered election-related purposes include preparing for, administering, or conducting elections; registering voters; and voter education
- Exempts the operation of polling places as authorized under existing Code Sections 21-2-266, 21-2-267, and 21-2-269
- Amends two sections of Georgia election law: Code Section 21-2-71 (relating to superintendent expenses and donation distribution) and Code Section 21-2-212 (relating to county registrars, their compensation, and budget estimates)
Legislative Description
Elections; private donations by state and local governmental entities for election purposes; prohibit solicitation and acceptance
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/24/2022
Committee Referrals
Special Committee on Election Integrity2/22/2022
Full Bill Text
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