SR 838 - Requires Proof of Citizenship to Vote - Georgia Key Vote
Timeline
- Senate Resolution Failed
- March 6, 2026
- Introduced
- Feb. 24, 2026
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Title: Requires Proof of Citizenship to Vote
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to adopt a resolution to amend the Constitution of the State of Georgia to require proof of citizenship to vote.
Highlights:
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Specifies only United States citizens over the age of 18 are eligible to register to vote in Georgia (Sec. 2).
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Requires voters to present photo identification prior to casting their ballot (Sec. 2).
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Requires an election to approve this amendment to the Constitution (Sec. 2).
More Info About this Vote
NOTE: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS APPROVAL IN EACH CHAMBER FOR PASSAGE. IT MUST THEN BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF CITIZENS VOTING IN THE NEXT ELECTION TO BE ENACTED.
Title: Requires Proof of Citizenship to Vote
- John Albers (GA - R)
- Jason Anavitarte (GA - R)
- Timothy J. Bearden (GA - R)
- Max Burns (GA - R)
- William Stone 'Bill' Cowsert (GA - R)
- Jason Dickerson (GA - R)
- Gregory Robert 'Greg' Dolezal (GA - R)
- Drew Echols (GA - R)
- Steve Gooch (GA - R)
- Thomas 'Bo' Hatchett (GA - R)
- Steven McNeel (GA - R)
- Chuck Payne (GA - R)
- Shawn Still (GA - R)
- Carden H. Summers (GA - R)
- Larry Walker III (GA - R)
- Ben Watson (GA - R)
More Info About this Vote
NOTE: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS APPROVAL IN EACH CHAMBER FOR PASSAGE. IT MUST THEN BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF CITIZENS VOTING IN THE NEXT ELECTION TO BE ENACTED.