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GA SR623

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Tippins

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to extend Senate terms from two years to four years, beginning with terms starting in January 2025
  • Retains two-year terms for members of the Georgia House of Representatives
  • Sets the first Senate election under the new four-year term structure for the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2024, with subsequent Senate elections occurring quadrennially (every four years)
  • Requires members of the General Assembly in office on June 30, 2023, to serve out the remainder of their current elected terms
  • Submits the proposed constitutional amendment to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on the ballot

Legislative Description

Election and Term of Members; implementation of staggered terms of office for members of the Senate; provide -CA

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Special Committee on Election Integrity3/16/2022
Ethics3/4/2022

Full Bill Text

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