Elections; uniform election equipment; provisions
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for uniform election equipment in this state; to provide that direct recording electronic voting systems shall not be used in primaries or elections in this state after January 1, 2024; to provide for definitions; to provide for ballot marking devices and standards and procedures for such devices; to provide for audits of election results and procedures therefor; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2018
Last action Feb 28, 2018
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 28, 2018
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Beth Beskin
RRepublican
P
Calvin Smyre
DDemocratic
P
Christian Coomer
RRepublican
P
Ed Rynders
RRepublican
P
Ed Setzler
RRepublican
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