Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 40: Elections; Secretary of State shall serve as chairperson of the State Election Board; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 40 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; Secretary of State shall serve as chairperson of the State Election Board; provide. Primary sponsor: Floyd Griffin (Democratic), Saira Draper (Democratic), Billy Mitchell (Democratic), L.C. Myles (Democratic), Sam Park (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that the Secretary of State shall serve as chairperson of the State Election Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd Griffin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Saira Draper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Billy Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| L.C. Myles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 126 |
| Sam Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper