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GA HB1602
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/29/2022
Primary Sponsor
Rick Jasperse
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Murray County Board of Elections and Registration as of March 1, 2023, combining the powers and duties of the election superintendent (primaries and elections) and the board of registrars (voter registration and absentee balloting)
- Board consists of 5 members appointed by the Murray County governing authority: 2 nominated by the largest political party's county executive committee, 2 nominated by the second largest party's county executive committee, and 1 nonpartisan chairperson
- Members serve 4-year terms, with staggered initial terms (some ending January 1, 2024, others January 1, 2026) to ensure continuity; members may be removed for cause after notice and hearing
- Board must appoint an election supervisor within 60 days to administer elections, primaries, and voter registration; if the board fails to act, the county governing authority appoints an acting supervisor
- Abolishes the previous Murray County Board of Elections (created in 1984) and relieves the former election superintendent and board of registrars of their duties, transferring all equipment, records, and materials to the new board
Legislative Description
Murray County; board of elections and registration; establish
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/29/2022
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/29/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination3/25/2022
Full Bill Text
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