Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 516: Elections and Primaries; Secretary of State to establish a grant program to assist counties with offsetting half of the cost associated with special elections; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 516 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections and Primaries; Secretary of State to establish a grant program to assist counties with offsetting half of the cost associated with special elections; provide. Primary sponsor: Jaha Howard (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): 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 provide for the Secretary of State to establish a grant program, subject to appropriations, to assist counties with offsetting half of the cost associated with special elections to fill state or federal offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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