Bill > HB728

This bill amends Georgia election law to impose restrictions on the State Election Board's ability to adopt and implement new rules close to elections. Specifically, if the board adopts a rule within 75 days of a presidential preference primary, general primary, general election, or their runoffs, the rule's effective date will be delayed by 30 days after the election. For special primaries, special elections, or their runoffs, the rule cannot be applied to that specific election. The bill also maintains existing provisions that limit emergency rule-making to circumstances of imminent peril to public health, safety, or welfare, and requires the board to provide detailed notifications to key government officials and political party leaders before adopting such emergency rules. The board must also certify in writing that any emergency rules strictly comply with legal requirements. By imposing these limitations, the bill aims to prevent last-minute changes to election procedures that could potentially disrupt or confuse the electoral process, ensuring more stability and predictability in election rules.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71168