Loading chat...

GA HB1305

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jasmine Clark

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

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

No bill text available