We’d love to hear from you. Republican state lawmakers claim the law will restore confidence after the 2020 election, despite their claims of widespread voter fraud being unsubstantiated and despite the state’s election results being certified multiple times by its Republican Secretary of State. Why? End of no-excuse “It directly impacts our neighbor’s access to decide who governs them, and impacts our appointees and employees ability to conduct free, fair, and accessible elections.”. Thursday’s Senate vote on SB 202 was a motion to “agree” to the changes made to the bill by the House. SB 202, also known as The Election Integrity Act of 2021, was brought into effect after the 2020 election saw former president Donald Trump make repeated, unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud. On March 25, the Georgia General Assembly approved SB 202, the Election Integrity Act. If you have not been following, SB 202 began as a simple two page bill, requesting that absentee ballot applications be mailed to registered voters only. “It is changing laws that directly impact our ability to govern,” Clarke said. However, objectors contend its measures will do more to suppress votes rather than secure them. Georgia Gov. The "Election Integrity Act of 2021" was passed out of the legislature on a party-line vote and makes a number of controversial changes to how elections are run in the state, but also many adjustments welcomed by local elections officials who were overwhelmed by record turnout and an unprecedented shift towards mail-in vot… After signing the bill into law, Governor Brian Kemp said it will help protect the voting process. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed into law a sweeping Republican-sponsored overhaul of state elections that includes new restrictions … The law also prohibits giving food or beverages to voters waiting in line. Voting rights activist and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams decried the bill as “Jim Crow 2.0” and said in a statement: “Georgia Republicans shameful efforts to suppress the vote and seize electoral power through SB 202 demonstrate how critical the fight for voting rights remains.”. On Thursday, March 25, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 202, dubbed the “Election Integrity Act of 2021.” Officially, the 98-page bill seeks to reform the election system and eliminate election fraud. A Freeze Warning has been issued for most of... MACON, Georgia. The state of Georgia offers a free ID card that can be obtained at any county registrar's office upon presentation of documents showing the applicant's date of birth. Early voting for runoffs will now only be a week-long and will take place four weeks after a general election. “It is a violation of our dignity and our power,” the statement continued. March 26, 2021. Last Bills Standing (combos of the other bills). 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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that persons or entities that mail absentee ballot applications shall mail such applications only to eligible registered electors who have not already requested, been issued, or voted an absentee ballot; to require certain comparisons … 202 (SUB) - 1 - The House Special Committee on Election Integrity offers the following substitute to SB 202: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT 1 To comprehensively revise elections and voting; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the 2 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to Here’s our company’s statement on this legislation: SB 202 tosses out all out-of-precinct votes cast before 5 p.m. (Previously Georgia voters could cast provisional ballots if they showed up at the wrong precinct, and their votes still would count once the board of elections determined that they had cast their ballots in the right county.) Three lawsuits have been filed regarding SB 202. The 95-page bill included details about election issues the state has experienced in the last few years and makes nine big changes to the election process. According to the lawsuit, in enacting SB 202, the Georgia Legislature is using racial discrimination to achieve a partisan end. Voting rights activist and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams decried the bill as “Jim Crow 2.0” and said in a statement: “Georgia Republicans shameful efforts to … Delta believes that full and equal access to voting is a fundamental right for all citizens. Brian Kemp and a group of fans attending this week's Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 got an exclusive look Thursday at the steps Atlanta Motor Speedway is taking to keep its fans safe during its tripleheader NASCAR Weekend. Tag: SB 202 Georgia Democrat Responds to New Voter Integrity Law with Bill of Her Own. 21 SB 202/AP S. B. # **Election Omnibus bill SB 202 just passed the Georgia Senate by a vote of 34-20 and will be sent to Gov. Rep. Rep. Barry Fleming (R) added the enormous substitution to the original 2-page bill before a key committee hearing last week, surprising voting advocates and Democratic lawmakers. Brian Kemp signed into law Senate Bill 202 on Thursday. (41NBC/WMGT)- Big changes are on the way for Middle Georgia as a cold front will move through later in the day on... A warm front has started its push north into Middle Georgia this evening bringing a few showers to the area and some warm overnight... MACON, Georgia. “I think that there’s a lot of things that go on with our elections now that I don’t agree with. The 95-page … “SB 202 is a blatant attempt by the Georgia legislature and Governor Kemp to suppress the participation of Black voters and other voters of color,” said Janette Louard, Interim General Counsel, NAACP. 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Kemp tours AMS for look at safety precautions ahead of NASCAR race weekend, Tech Report: Some Apple experiencing glitches with certain apps, services. Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent make their picks for the final four, as well as predictions... Gov. Bill Shanks ponders the status of college basketball in... After skipping a year, March fever is here! (41NBC/WMGT)- Behind our cold front temperatures will run well below average for at least the next couple of days. March 24, 2021. In order to kick-start her dream of being a reporter, she left the traditional high school experience at the age of 16 to attend Gordon State College as a full-time student. Rant and Rave: March 18th – March fever is here! The local board of elections will also now only have six days to certify election results. Over the past several weeks, Delta engaged extensively with state elected officials in both parties to express our strong view that Georgia must have a fair and secure election process, with broad voter participation and equal access to the polls. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— According to the Washington Post, a Gallup poll shows religious membership is below majority for the first time ever. Bill Title: Elections and Primaries; persons or entities that mail absentee ballot applications shall mail such applications only to eligible registered electors; provide Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 24-0) Status: (Passed) 2021-03-25 - Effective Date [SB202 Detail] Bill Drafts It also requires voters to verify their identity with a driver’s license number or other documents. The General Assembly consists of two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. If the State Election Board denies the petition, it shall be deemed a final 352 agency decision under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' 353 21 SB 202/AP S. B. but his staff will do whatever it takes to make voters feel more secure. Gov. Counties with long-term problems 97 of lines, problems with processing of absentee ballots, and other challenges in 202 - 5 - 94 is no political advantage conferred by preferring certain counties over others in the 95 distribution of funds; 96 (7) Elections in Georgia are administered by counties, but that can lead to problems for 97 voters in counties with dysfunctional election systems… On Thursday March 25, Georgia Gov. Here's a look at the latest COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) data in Georgia, published today by the Georgia Department of Public Health. As long as we keep doing the job we’re doing, I think we’re going to be fine. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Senate Bill 202 has been signed into law, making changes to elections moving forward. A Georgia state senator this week responded to the newly-passed Senate Bill 202 voter reform measure with a bill of her own. The bill ballooned from 2 to 95 pages after House Republicans shoved through a last-minute, 93-page substitution in committee that copy and pasted language from other Georgia voter suppression bills that are still in consideration in the legislature. TODAY. Third Lawsuit Filed Against Parts of Georgia SB 202 That Injure Voting Rights. Ballot drop boxes will move inside voting precincts instead, to allow election officials to keep a closer eye on them. Mailchimp CEO Ben Chestnut shared his perspective with employees and on his social networks last week. Brian Kemp signed the Republican-backed “Election Integrity Act of 2021,” or SB 202, into law. The new law requires absentee voters to request a ballot 11 days before election day. Early voters will be required to submit a driver’s license instead of a signature to verify their voter registration, erecting an obstacle for the roughly 200,000 people in the state who lack such documentation. The suit — filed by the Georgia NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, League of Women Voters of Georgia, GALEO Latino Community Development Fund, Common Cause and the Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe — claims “SB 202 is the culmination of a concerted effort to suppress the participation of Black voters and other voters of color by the Republican State Senate, State House, … The Georgia voting bill known as SB 202 is now passed law, and the reaction rages on in the state at the center of 2020’s election debates:. That’s because when the Senate originally passed SB 202, it was a two-page bill about absentee ballot applications. 202 (SUB) - 5 - 95 (7) Elections in Georgia are administered by counties, but that can lead to problems for 96 voters in counties with dysfunctional election systems. As always, the burden of these changes falls most heavily on voters of color — those the Voting Rights Act was designed to protect,” said Andrea Young, executive director of the ACLU of Georgia. Delta issued the following statement from CEO Ed Bastian on Friday following passage of election bills by the Georgia General Assembly. The bill, SB 202, passed the state House 100-75 earlier Thursday, then the state Senate quickly agreed to House changes by a vote of 34-20. On March 25, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law Bill SB 202, a new voting law with restrictions that even US President Joe Biden has referred to as “Un-American.” Georgia’s NAACP chapter, along with other state-based organizations, took … Brian Kemp signed it into law later that evening. Georgia Gov. Kemp said about the bill, “With Senate Bill 202, Georgia will take another step toward ensuring our elections are secure, accessible and fair. If the State Election Board denies the petition, it shall be deemed a final 352 agency decision under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' 353 21 SB 202/AP S. B. 03/25/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia —Georgia Speaker of the House Rep. David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) makes remarks after SB 202 passed the House Chambers on day 38 … Georgia Public Radio, What Does Georgia's New Voting Law SB 202 Do? She loves Disney, dogs, spicy food, musicals, and her family. S. B. As always, the burden of these changes falls most heavily on voters of color — those the Voting Rights Act was designed to protect,” said Andrea Young, executive director of the ACLU of Georgia. On a 100-75 party-line vote, the state House approved SB 202 early Thursday, and the Senate voted later Thursday to agree with the House changes 34-20 on a party-line vote as well. The bill was signed into law by the Governor that same day. The legislature put in place ID requirements for voting, limitations on ballot boxes, and made allowances for the state government to take control of county- and city-level elections. Despite objections raised by Democrats, the election reform bill passed 34-20 in the state Senate and 100-75 in the state House and was signed into law by the governor shortly before 7 p.m. Kemp to sign. She found a love for reporting after receiving a video camera for her 8th birthday. SB 202 As Passed Contributed by Stephen Fowler (Georgia Public Broadcasting) p. 1. HAPPENING NOW: Georgia House Republicans led by Rep. Barry Fleming are rushing out a 93-page substitute to SB 202 right before a key committee meeting to try and ram through their anti-voting agenda as part of their unconstitutional attacks on Georgians’ voting rights. TODAY. Details on Georgia SB 202 (Georgia 2021-2022 Regular Session) - Elections and Primaries; persons or entities that mail absentee ballot applications shall mail such applications only to … “That’s what we’re going to do. (41NBC/WMGT)- Rain coverage today will be isolated as we await scattered showers and storms tomorrow. It gives the state the power to replace a local board with a single official. On Tuesday, Macon-Bibb Mayor Pro Tem Seth Clarke attempted to pass a resolution saying the Bibb County government does not support losing control of the local board of elections. Governor Brian Kemp discusses Senate Bill 202 (2021), which he has signed. TODAY. Posted on March 30, 2021 by Richard Winger. NOTE: There are more recent revisions of this legislation.Read Latest Draft Bill Title: Elections and Primaries; persons or entities that mail absentee ballot applications shall mail such applications only to eligible registered electors; provide Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 24-0) Status: (Passed) 2021-03-25 - Effective Date [SB202 Detail] Download: Georgia-2021-SB202-Engrossed.pdf She tweeted this, "What's likely to come from SB 202: quick passage by the GA Senate & a speedy signature by Kemp. Clouds will steadily build throughout the day on... High pressure returned to Middle Georgia today, bringing dry weather and some cool temperatures. March 31, 2021 March 30, 2021 Chris Butler. Brian Kemp signed the Republican-backed “Election Integrity Act of 2021,” or SB 202, into law. Despite objections raised by Democrats, the election reform bill passed 34-20 in the state Senate and 100-75 in the state House and was signed into law by the governor shortly before 7 p.m. Additionally, whenever someone applies for Social Security benefits, purchases a house or applies for food stamps or unemployment benefits, it is a mandatory requirement to present a photo ID card. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Senate Bill 202 has been signed into law, making changes to elections moving forward. Summary. She graduated with her Associate's degree two weeks before graduating from high school. It’s about protecting the very foundation of who we are as Georgians and as Americans,” Kemp stated. The nation is alarmed by the bill’s provisions criminalizing activities like providing water to voters in long lines — but The bill also prohibits people from handing out water or snacks to voters waiting in line. Brian Kemp was shielding himself. Although commissioner Valerie Wynn says she does not want the county to lose control of its elections board. The bill also introduces changes to local boards of elections. When you see news happening, share it! As he prepared to make State Bill 202 law on Thursday, it seemed that Georgia Gov. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets enter the NCAA tournament as the only team from Georgia. WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Georgia state senate rushed on Thursday to pass a restrictive elections bill, SB 202. (identification) has always bothered me. Peyton dreams to become an investigative reporter that leaves a lasting impact on the world around her. SB 202 also criminalizes passing out food or drinks to voters waiting in line, except for a self-serve water station. Despite the fact that there was only... MACON, Georgia. 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WASHINGTON, D.C.— SB 202, an elections bill that Georgia Republicans added a 93-page surprise substitution to last week, passed the Georgia House on Thursday. The House completely stripped that language and replaced it with 98 pages of various other election changes. SB 202 As Passed Georgia SB202 Signed into law 3-25 - What was approximately 40 voting bills is now down to 2. She and her friends would make mock newscasts in her backyard other creative content. Georgia Republicans’ SB 202 used to be a two-page document preventing third party groups from sending absentee ballots to people who have already received one. S. B. Peyton Lewis is a 20-year-old reporter from Stockbridge, Georgia. Biden called SB 202 a "blatant attack on the Constitution and good conscience," and even likened it "to Jim Crow in the 21st century." An exposé compiled by the Center for Popular Information recently revealed that the sponsors of anti-voting rights bills, HB 531 and SB 241, and the omnibus SB 202, received millions of dollars in campaign contributions from major corporations, including Georgia Power, which serves the greater Atlanta area, and its Atlanta-based parent company, Southern Company, whose customers … Brian Kemp signed into law Senate Bill 202 on Thursday. Rain moved out last night, but cold and windy conditions have settled in in their place. “The Georgia law is part of a broader attempt to disenfranchise Black voters in states across the country. On March 25, several Georgia groups that promote voter registration filed a federal lawsuit against SB 202, the omnibus election law bill that was signed into law on March 25. Background: Top 6 Issues with SB 202 Georgia lawmakers passed SB 202, an omnibus bill that makes sweeping changes to the state's voting laws. She also agrees on the need for changes to the state’s election process. Biden called SB 202 a "blatant attack on the Constitution and good conscience," and even likened it "to Jim Crow in the 21st century." According to the lawsuit, in enacting SB 202, the Georgia Legislature is using racial discrimination to achieve a partisan end. He said the law, SB 202, “will allow for a hostile takeover of local boards of elections if the Georgia legislature filled with politicians doesn't like the outcome of an election. The bill, known as SB 202, gives state-level officials the authority to usurp the powers of county election boards — allowing the Republican-dominated state government to … We spoke... MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you want a job that hits it out of the park, the Macon Bacon might be the place for... MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent has administered the Covid vaccine to ten homes and has scheduled 30 more appointments. In Georgia, voter suppression has always been a concern for Black voters Since the mid-1800s, Georgia’s voting … I do have a lot of concerns about this bill however and we’ll see how it filters down to the local board of elections.”. Gov. Their efforts to try and restrict voting access, as required by SB202, constitute intentional discrimination in violation of the U.S. Constitution and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The case is assigned to U.S. District Court Judge J. P. Boulee, a Trump appointee. Brian Kemp signed SB 202, a 98-page omnibus bill, on Thursday. SB 202 would empower a partisan state legislature to suspend, fire and replace any Lowndes County election officials and our entire board of elections. Georgia Gov. Georgia General Assembly, is one of the largest state legislatures in the nation. 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