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GA SB89
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Butch Miller
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AI Summary
- Creates a chief elections assistance officer position within the Secretary of State's office, appointed by the State Election Board, requiring at least 5 years of experience as a county election superintendent, supervisor, or equivalent senior management role
- Requires the State Election Board to develop criteria for identifying low-performing county election superintendents based on election law violations, voter inconvenience, and departure from best election management practices, with an annual list compiled by the chief elections assistance officer
- Mandates state-funded comprehensive on-site evaluations of low-performing counties by third-party specialists to determine root causes and develop intensive election administration improvement plans
- Authorizes the State Election Board to suspend a county election superintendent who fails to implement corrective measures within 90 days or commits subsequent election law violations, and to appoint a temporary replacement whose compensation is paid by the county
- Provides suspended county election superintendents with due process protections, including 10 days to request a hearing before suspension and the ability to petition for reinstatement after 30 days by demonstrating they can and will correct identified deficiencies
Legislative Description
Elections and Primaries; chief elections assistance officer; qualifications, appointment, supervision, and duties; provide
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
4/4/2022
Committee Referrals
Special Committee on Election Integrity2/25/2021
Ethics2/4/2021
Full Bill Text
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