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GA HB1305
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jasmine Clark
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AI Summary
- Extends the mandatory advance voting period for runoff elections by requiring it to begin no later than the fourth Monday prior to the runoff, changed from the current second Monday requirement
- Requires mandatory advance voting on both the second and third Saturdays prior to a primary, election, or runoff (9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.), whereas current law only mandates one Saturday
- Makes Sunday advance voting optional at the discretion of the registrar or absentee ballot clerk on the second Sunday, third Sunday, or both, with hours between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
- Changes the timing of runoff elections from the 28th day after the initial primary or election to the Tuesday of the sixth week following the initial primary or election, providing more time between the original contest and the runoff
- Retains existing provisions allowing registrars to extend weekday advance voting hours from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and to add additional voting locations at their discretion
Legislative Description
Elections; advance voting; revise provisions
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/21/2024
Committee Referrals
Governmental Affairs2/20/2024
Full Bill Text
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