Georgia - Session 1033
Title: Electors; convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; provide
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-216 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of electors generally, reregistration of electors purged from list, eligibility of nonresidents who vote in presidential elections, retention of qualification for standing as elector, evidence of citizenship, and check of convicted felons and deceased persons databases, so as to provide that convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-19 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-19 | Latest Action | Senate Read and Referred |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1093 | Ware County; nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross; provide | enrolled |
| HB 1307 | Brookhaven, City of; increase existing homestead exemption for senior citizens and disabled persons to $200,000.00 | passed_upper |
| HB 1367 | Fulton County; appointment of a certain number of board members in the case of vacancies on the board; provide | in_committee |
| HB 1488 | Hinesville Conference Center and Tourism Authority Act; enact | in_committee |
| HB 1503 | Covington, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption | in_committee |
| HB 1508 | Pembroke, City of; election and terms for mayor and city council members; revise provisions | passed_upper |
| HB 1514 | Fulton County; Board of Education; change election date of president | in_committee |
| HB 1515 | Madison County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption | in_committee |