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GA HB1254

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Saira Draper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Boards of registrars may impose reasonable charges on electors who file challenges to voter registration applications (Code Section 21-2-229) and challenges to persons on elector lists (Code Section 21-2-230), with costs capped at the prorated hourly salary of the lowest-paid qualified full-time employee
  • The first quarter hour of work on any challenge is free of charge to the challenger
  • When estimated costs exceed $25.00, the county must notify the challenger within three business days and may defer processing until the challenger agrees to pay; when estimated costs exceed $500.00, the board may require prepayment before proceeding
  • Boards of registrars may collect unpaid challenge-processing costs through any method authorized by law for collecting fees or assessments, regardless of the challenge's outcome
  • Challengers who fail to pay lawfully incurred costs may be required to prepay for all future challenges until the outstanding balance is resolved

Legislative Description

Elections; reasonable charge for challenges to applications for voter registration; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/13/2024

Full Bill Text

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