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Introduced
01/20/2017
01/20/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/29/2018
03/29/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill 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 remove certain requirements regarding proof of voter identity at the polls; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's election laws to remove certain requirements regarding proof of voter identity at the polls. Specifically, it removes the requirement for in-person voters to present one of the specified forms of identification, and instead allows them to vote by provisional ballot and provide identification later for verification. The bill also modifies absentee ballot procedures, removing the requirement for some first-time voters to provide copies of certain documents with their absentee ballot application or outer envelope.
Sponsors (6)
Gloria Butler (D)*,
Vincent Fort (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 01/23/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/162969.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20172018/sb/34 |
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