Georgia Secretary of State; request of the United States Department of Justice to securely produce Georgia's voter registration list; urge
Impact
The resolution aims to address significant concerns regarding the integrity of Georgia's electoral system. It underscores the responsibility of the state to maintain accurate voter rolls to prevent ineligible individuals from voting and ensures that all eligible voters remain on the registry. Failure to comply with the DOJ's request has raised alarms about potential violations of federal mandates and has prompted the DOJ to take legal action against the Secretary of State for non-compliance.
Summary
Senate Resolution 563 urges the Georgia Secretary of State to comply with a request from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for the secure production of Georgia's voter registration list. This resolution is anchored in existing federal laws such as the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), which mandate states to maintain accurate and secure voter registration systems. The resolution highlights the importance of adhering to these laws to ensure fair and secure elections across the state.
Contention
Contention surrounding SR563 originates from the Secretary of State's refusal to produce the voter registration list, which is seen by critics as a refusal to cooperate with federal oversight that is designed to protect electoral integrity. This reluctance has drawn parallels with the actions of several other states that have complied with similar requests, raising issues of accountability and transparency in Georgia's election processes. The resolution reflects a growing call among legislative members for adherence to federal directives to ensure that voter registration practices are conducted in alignment with the law.
A resolution to demand that the Michigan Secretary of State comply with the United States Department of Justice’s request for an unredacted copy of Michigan’s computerized statewide voter registration list, as required by section 303 of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 and section 8(i)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, to the full extent permitted by law.
Voting, statewide voter registration database, identifying voter address changes, Electronic Registration Information Center removed as verification database; Secretary of State authorized to update lists using other databases