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Title: Extends the Jurisdiction of Grand Juries to Include Election and Voting-Related Crimes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a resolution to amend the Constitution of the State of Georgia to extend the jurisdiction of grand juries to include election and voting-related crimes.

Highlights:

  • Expands the jurisdiction of grand juries to crimes including voting, elections, and violations of election laws (Sec. 1).

  • Requires this Constitutional amendment to be voted on by the electorate (Sec. 2).

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.

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Title: Extends the Jurisdiction of Grand Juries to Include Election and Voting-Related Crimes

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.

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