Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 851: Athens-Clarke County; Board of Elections and Registration; provide for abolition on a date certain
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 851 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Athens-Clarke County; Board of Elections and Registration; provide for abolition on a date certain. Primary sponsor: Houston Gaines (Republican), Marcus Wiedower, Trey Rhodes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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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 an Act to create the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Registration, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4631), as amended, so as to provide for abolition of the board on a date certain; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Gaines | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Marcus Wiedower | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Trey Rhodes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
“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- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper