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GA HB1063
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Lumsden
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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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