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GA HR780

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Petrea

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section I, Paragraph II of the Georgia Constitution to change the voting eligibility language from "every person who is a citizen" to "only individuals who are citizens" of the United States
  • Restricts the right to vote in Georgia elections explicitly to U.S. citizens who are Georgia residents, at least 18 years of age, not disenfranchised, and who meet minimum residency requirements
  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be placed on the ballot for voter ratification or rejection, with a yes/no question asking whether only U.S. citizens should have the right to vote in Georgia elections
  • Sponsored by Representatives Petrea (166th), Sainz (180th), Kelley (16th), Gaines (120th), Seabaugh (34th), and others

Legislative Description

Only citizens of the United States have right to vote in elections in Georgia; clarify - CA

Last Action

House Third Reading Lost

2/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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