Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB330

Introduced

2/9/23

Introduced

2/9/23

Caption

Elections; manner of filling vacancies in party nominations; revise

Impact

If enacted, HB330 could significantly impact state laws governing elections and the management of political party nominations. By revising the processes for filling vacancies, the bill may lead to more efficient handling of such situations and potentially improve party cohesion and stability. Additionally, the changes may encourage parties to adopt more standardized procedures, reducing the variability seen across different jurisdictions, which can complicate the electoral process.

Summary

House Bill 330 (HB330) proposes revisions to the manner in which vacancies in party nominations are filled. The bill is aimed at refining procedures and ensuring that the processes within political parties align more closely with best practices and legislative standards. Specifically, HB330 seeks to clarify the requirements and processes involved when a vacancy occurs, thereby promoting transparency and consistency in party nominations. This reflects a broader effort to improve electoral integrity and the functioning of political systems.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HB330 may reveal notable points of contention, particularly among party leaders and members who may perceive the revisions as either a necessary update or an undue restriction on party autonomy. Critics may argue that the proposed changes could undermine the flexibility that parties traditionally have in managing their nomination processes. Supporters, however, would advocate for a modernized framework that enhances the integrity of nominations. The variations in opinion could lead to significant debates during the legislative process regarding the balance between standardization and party independence.

Latest GA HB330 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

GA HB111

President and Vice President; binding of electors, filling vacancies.

GA HB36

In district election officers, further providing for election officers to be sworn; in dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of candidates; in nomination of candidates, further providing for petition may consist of several sheets and statement of circulator, for affidavits of candidates, for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nomination petitions, certificates and papers, for vacancy in party nomination by failure to pay filing fee or for failure to file loyalty oath, for affidavits of candidates, for filling of certain vacancies in public office by means of nomination certificates and nomination papers and for substituted nominations to fill certain vacancies for a November election; in ballots, further providing for form of ballots and printing ballots; in returns of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of computing irregular ballots; and replacing references to "justice of the peace" with "magisterial district judge."

GA HB978

GA SB287

GA HB540

Municipal executive committee; revise procedure for filling vacancies of.

GA HB137

Relating to filling certain vacancies in nomination by special primary election.

GA HB2090

In dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for special elections for United States Senator and nominations and for nominations for special election for Representative in Congress, Senator and Representative in the General Assembly and member of council or legislative body of cities, boroughs, towns and townships; and, in nominations of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries, for nominations by minor political parties, for place and time of filing nomination petitions and filing fees and for nominations by political bodies, repealing provisions relating to filing fee and further providing for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nomination petitions, certificates and papers and for vacancy in party nomination by failure to pay filing fee or for failure to file loyalty oath.

GA HB3303

Relating to clarifying the process of filling vacancies on ballots

GA HB1862

President and Vice President; binding of electors, vacancies.

GA HB06065

An Act Concerning Special Elections To Fill State Legislative Vacancies.

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