Bill > HB501

This bill amends Georgia's election law to modify the procedures for removing members of the State Election Board who were elected by either the Senate or the House of Representatives. Under the new provisions, when the General Assembly is in session, a member can be removed by a majority vote of the house that originally elected them. When the General Assembly is not in session, the President of the Senate can remove a member elected by the Senate, and the Speaker of the House can remove a member elected by the House of Representatives. Additionally, the bill changes the rules for filling vacancies, specifying that an appointed member can be removed in the same manner as an elected member, which differs from the previous language that allowed removal by a majority vote of the appointing house's presiding officer. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and clarity in the process of managing State Election Board membership, potentially giving legislative leaders more direct control over board composition outside of regular legislative sessions.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70425