Elections; "person" to include certain nonresidents; revise definition
It became law on May 11, 2026.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- May 11, 2026
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to revise the definition of "person" to include certain nonresidents of the state; to provide the State Ethics Commission with supplementary investigatory powers related to persons, documents, or information located outside of the state; to revise venue provisions to address out-of-state persons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in Georgia.