Bill > HB851

This bill sets a specific date for abolishing the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Registration, which is currently established by a local act from 1993. Specifically, the board will be dissolved on June 30, 2025, after which the election superintendent and board of registrars for Athens-Clarke County will be determined according to general state law, rather than the specific local legislation that currently governs their establishment. This means that after the abolition date, the county will follow standard state procedures for managing elections and voter registration, potentially changing the current local governance structure for these important civic functions. The bill is straightforward in its intent to transition the county's election management to a more standard state-level approach, with a clear sunset date that gives local officials and stakeholders advanced notice of the upcoming change.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71653