Plain English Breakdown
The source text mentions amending Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code, but does not explicitly name the state (Georgia) in the provided snippets.
HB397: Saturday Advance Voting for Municipal Elections
This bill allows municipalities to choose whether they will offer advance voting on Saturdays during municipal elections and updates rules about special election timelines.
What This Bill Does
- Allows municipalities to opt in to providing advance voting on Saturdays for municipal elections.
- Revises provisions related to the timelines for calling special elections.
- Revises provisions related to the dates on which special elections can be held.
Who It Names or Affects
- Municipalities
- Voters participating in municipal elections
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not require all municipalities to offer Saturday voting; they must choose to opt in.
- An effective date is not listed in the official metadata.