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GA HB788

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patty Stinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "chief election official" position to "chief election supervisor" in Macon County's board of elections and registration, with the county manager supervising nonelection duties while the board oversees election-related duties

  • Prohibits board members from engaging in political activity on behalf of any candidate, including distributing campaign literature, advocating or criticizing candidates on social media, and displaying partisan signage within 150 feet of the board office or polling places

  • Requires board members to take the same oath as county registrars and grants them the same privileges from arrest

  • Mandates the board hold meetings at least monthly at designated county locations, with specially called meetings requiring majority board approval and proper public notice

  • Establishes that the county governing authority determines compensation for board members, the chief election supervisor, and election staff, with employees receiving county pay and benefits

Legislative Description

Macon County; rename position of chief election official as chief election supervisor

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-13

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/28/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination3/20/2025

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