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GA HB1304
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jasmine Clark
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AI Summary
- Amends O.C.G.A. § 21-2-385 to explicitly extend Saturday and Sunday advance voting provisions to run-off elections, which were previously referenced only for primaries and general elections
- Expands the conditions under which advance voting must be shifted from the second Saturday to the third Saturday, adding situations where the second Saturday follows a Thursday or Friday holiday, or immediately precedes a Sunday or Monday holiday
- Provides an exception for runoff elections allowing advance voting to remain on the second Saturday if the primary or election results cannot be certified in time for third Saturday voting
- Requires registrars or absentee ballot clerks to optionally offer advance voting on the second Sunday, third Sunday, or both prior to a runoff, with hours between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
- Prohibits counties and municipalities from conducting advance voting on any days other than those specifically authorized in the statute
Legislative Description
Elections; advance voting on certain Saturdays in run-off elections; revise provisions
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/21/2024
Committee Referrals
Governmental Affairs2/20/2024
Full Bill Text
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