Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 501: Elections; removal of certain members of State Election Board; revise procedures
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 501 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; removal of certain members of State Election Board; revise procedures. Primary sponsor: Saira Draper (Democratic), L.C. Myles (Democratic), Lisa Campbell (Democratic), Floyd Griffin (Democratic), Shea Roberts (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 revise procedures for the removal of members of the State Election Board who were elected by a house of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saira Draper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| L.C. Myles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 126 |
| Lisa Campbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Floyd Griffin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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