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GA HB1063

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Lumsden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a five-member Board of Elections and Registration for Chattooga County, consolidating the election duties currently performed by the Probate Court judge and the Board of Registrars into a single entity effective January 1, 2025
  • Two board members are appointed from nominations by the county executive committee of the political party with the most votes in the last general election, two from the second-largest party, and one nonpartisan member appointed by the sole county commissioner to serve as chairperson
  • Members serve four-year terms (with staggered two-year initial terms for two members), must be registered voters in Chattooga County for at least 12 months, and may not hold elective public office or have immediate family members who do
  • Requires the county governing authority to hire a full-time election supervisor to administer elections, primaries, and voter registration; the supervisor and all staff are considered county employees with compensation set by the governing authority
  • Authorizes the board to conduct municipal elections under contract and requires all board meetings to comply with Georgia's open meetings and public records laws

Legislative Description

Chattooga County; board of elections and registration; create

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-01-01

4/22/2024

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/9/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination1/30/2024

Full Bill Text

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