Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 270: Elections and Primaries; rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board prior to a general primary, general election, or runoff thereof; limit the effective date
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 270 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections and Primaries; rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board prior to a general primary, general election, or runoff thereof; limit the effective date. Primary sponsor: Sam Watson (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Lee Anderson (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 limit the effective date of rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board prior to a general primary, general election, or runoff thereof; to provide for notice of such events to candidates and the selection of poll watchers for the same; to revise certain reporting requirements related to advance voting; to revise provisions related to locations poll watchers may have access to; to provide reporting requirements for the conclusion of the computation and canvassing of the returns; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper