Georgia · 2026 Special Session · Bill
SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on June 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish. Primary sponsor: Max Burns (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Drew Echols (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Lanny Thomas (Republican), Steven McNeel (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Effective Date.
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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 O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to establish the Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee to establish the specifications, standards, and requirements for a new uniform system of election equipment; to provide for reporting; to provide for the extent to which the Secretary of State is authorized to provide for the selection, certification, or procurement of the new uniform system of election equipment; to declare certain actions void and ultra vires; to amend an Act relating to elections and primaries approved May 6, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 1028), SB 189, so as to revise an effective date; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 21
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Lanny Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 53 |
| Steven McNeel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 1EX
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Immediately Transmitted to Senate
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended
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