Georgia Voting Rights Act; enact
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the Georgia Voting Rights Act; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to holidays and observances, so as to make primary and election days state holidays; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to change the date of the nonpartisan election; to amend Title 28 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the General Assembly, so as to prohibit the enactment of provisions that would change the duties or powers of elected officials between the time of their election and taking office; to establish the Georgia Voting Rights Commission; to provide for its composition, manner of appointment, powers, and duties; to provide for an independent Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office; to provide for the manner and time for redistricting of congressional districts and House of Representatives and Senate districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2021
Last action Feb 18, 2021
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