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GA HB572
GA HB572Elections; rename Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as the State Ethics Commission
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Introduced
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Passed
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to rename the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as the State Ethics Commission; to provide for civil penalties regarding disclosure reports; to provide for contribution amounts and construction of same; to provide that certain judges shall not be required to file certain affidavits; to remove provisions regarding contribution reports sent by United States mail; to remove a provision regarding repayment of loans to campaign committees; to amend Code Sections 36-62-5 and 37-2-6.1 and Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authority directors, officers, compensation, adoption of bylaws, delegation of powers and duties, conflicts of interest, and audits, community service boards, executive director, staff, budget, facilities, powers and duties, and exemption from state and local taxation, and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill renames the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as the State Ethics Commission and grants the commission the power to impose civil penalties against election officials who fail to properly transmit campaign finance disclosure reports. The bill also makes various other changes to campaign finance laws, such as removing provisions related to repayment of loans to campaign committees and adjusting requirements for certain judges and public officials to file financial disclosure statements. Additionally, the bill updates cross-references to the renamed commission in other areas of state law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Buddy Deloach (R)*,
Stan Gunter (R)*,
Rob Leverett (R)*,
Mary Oliver (D)*,
Matt Reeves (R)*,
Tyler Smith (R)*,
Rick Williams (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2023-07-01 (on 05/04/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64797 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/219456 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/217114 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216941 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/215892 |
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