Plain English Breakdown
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HB728: Limits on When Election Rules Can Start
This bill changes state law to limit when rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board can take effect before a primary, election, or runoff.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding elections and primaries.
- Limits the effective date of rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board prior to a primary, election, or runoff.
Who It Names or Affects
- The State Election Board
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text provided does not specify the exact number of days before an election when new rules are banned.
- The bill's final status is uncertain because it was 'House Withdrawn, Recommitted,' meaning it may have been sent back to committee.