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GA SB527Primaries and Elections; the option for municipalities and consolidated governments to adopt and use instant runoff voting for their elections; provide
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Introduced
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
In Committee
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 the option for municipalities and consolidated governments to adopt and use instant runoff voting for their elections; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and methodology; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for modifications; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows municipalities and consolidated governments in Georgia to adopt and use instant runoff voting for their elections. It defines key terms related to instant runoff voting, such as "batch elimination," "continuing ballot," and "exhausted ballot." The bill outlines the procedures for the instant runoff voting count, including how to determine the winner and how to resolve tie situations. It also gives the Secretary of State or State Election Board the authority to adopt rules for the administration of instant runoff voting, and it specifies that instant runoff voting can only be used in elections with more than two candidates. The bill becomes effective on January 1, 2023, and it repeals any conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/17/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/206788 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62150 |
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