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GA HB759

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Beth Camp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "elections supervisor" position to "elections director" for Spalding County's board of elections, with responsibility for administering elections, primaries, and voter registration

  • Requires the board to appoint an elections director within 60 days of the effective date or any vacancy; the director must be a full-time Spalding County resident and registered voter with no other employment

  • Elections director is responsible for selecting, appointing, and training all poll workers, drawing from lists provided by each political party's county executive committee

  • Prohibits anyone holding elective public office, appointed public office, or salaried government positions from serving as elections director or elections office employee

  • Authorizes the board of elections to hire its own legal counsel or choose representation by the county attorney

Legislative Description

Spalding County; board of elections; terms of members; update provisions

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-13

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/27/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination3/13/2025

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