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GA SB212
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes probate court judges from serving as county election superintendents by striking election-related duties from their statutory powers and eliminating the associated $385.90 per month salary supplement
- Requires county governing authorities in affected counties to establish new county boards of elections and registration by December 15, 2024, with those boards assuming all election superintendent and voter registration duties beginning January 1, 2025
- Each new board shall consist of 3 members (expandable to 5 by county ordinance), appointed by the county governing authority, serving staggered 4-year terms with a maximum of four consecutive terms
- Authorizes each board to appoint an election supervisor to administer elections, hire staff (subject to county approval), adopt procedural rules, and perform election functions for municipalities within the county, with compensation set by the board and paid from county funds
- Preserves all existing boards of elections or boards of elections and registration established by local Acts and maintains the General Assembly's authority to enact or amend local legislation governing any such boards
Legislative Description
Probate Court Judges; relating to elections; end activities and duties
Last Action
Act 580
5/6/2024
Committee Referrals
Governmental Affairs2/20/2024
Ethics2/21/2023
Full Bill Text
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