HB 397

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: passed_upper. Latest action: April 2, 2025.

Elections; allow municipalities to opt in to providing advance voting on Saturdays for municipal elections.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-397
Session 1033
Status passed_upper
Committee Governmental Affairs | Ethics
House passed_upper 2025-04-02
Elections / Voting
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to allow municipalities to opt in to providing advance voting on Saturdays for municipal elections; to revise provisions related to the timelines for calling special elections and the dates on which special elections can be held; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Fleming, Tim
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-11 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-04-02 Status passed_upper
2025-04-02 Latest Action Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
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