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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | GA | SB 3 (special session) | Extends the Authorized Use of QR Code Ballots | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 16) |
| June 23, 2026 | GA | SB 3 (special session) | Extends the Authorized Use of QR Code Ballots | Bill Passed - House (94 - 79) |
| March 6, 2026 | GA | SB 568 | Prohibits the Use of QR Codes on Election Ballots | Bill Failed - Senate (27 - 21) |
| March 6, 2026 | GA | SR 838 | Requires Proof of Citizenship to Vote | Resolution Failed - Senate (32 - 23) |
| March 6, 2026 | GA | SR 875 | Extends the Jurisdiction of Grand Juries to Include Election and Voting-Related Crimes | Resolution Failed - Senate (28 - 21) |
| March 29, 2024 | GA | SB 189 | Establishes New Rules and Regulations for Challenging Voter Qualifications | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 22) |
| March 28, 2024 | GA | HB 1207 | Requires Proofing of Ballots By Local Superintendents in Certain Races | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 75) |
| March 28, 2024 | GA | SB 189 | Establishes New Rules and Regulations for Challenging Voter Qualifications | Bill Passed - House (101 - 73) |
| March 27, 2024 | GA | HB 1207 | Requires Proofing of Ballots By Local Superintendents in Certain Races | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20) |
| March 21, 2024 | GA | SB 368 | Prohibits Foreign Nationals from Donating to Political Campaigns | Bill Passed - House (161 - 2) |
| March 29, 2023 | GA | SB 222 | Requires All Election Expenses be Paid for with State Public Funds | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 21) |
| March 27, 2023 | GA | SB 129 | Requires Employees Get Time Off to Vote | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (46 - 3) |
| March 27, 2023 | GA | SB 222 | Requires All Election Expenses be Paid for with State Public Funds | Bill Passed - House (100 - 69) |
| March 23, 2023 | GA | SB 129 | Requires Employees Get Time Off to Vote | Bill Passed - House (161 - 9) |
| March 2, 2023 | GA | SB 222 | Requires All Election Expenses be Paid for with State Public Funds | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 23) |
| April 15, 2022 | GA | SB 441 | Authorizes Georgia Bureau of Investigation to Investigate Claims of Election Fraud | (33 - 22) |
| April 4, 2022 | GA | SB 441 | Authorizes Georgia Bureau of Investigation to Investigate Claims of Election Fraud | Bill Passed - House (98 - 69) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | GA | HB 437 | Amends Fulton County Commissioner District Boundaries | (32 - 20) |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | GA | HB 437 | Amends Fulton County Commissioner District Boundaries | Bill Passed - House (97 - 62) |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | GA | SB 369 | Requires Board of Education Member Elections Be Nonpartisan | Bill Passed - House (95 - 61) |
| Feb. 2, 2022 | GA | SB 369 | Requires Board of Education Member Elections Be Nonpartisan | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 21) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | GA | SR 363 | Authorizes Constitutional Referendum on Limiting Voting Rights to U.S. Citizens | Motion Agreed - Senate (33 - 18) |
| Nov. 15, 2021 | GA | SB 1 | Amends State Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - House (96 - 70) |
| Nov. 9, 2021 | GA | SB 1 | Amends State Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 21) |
| March 25, 2021 | GA | SB 202 | Amends Election Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 20) |