| This bill aligns the state and local elections calendar with the court ordered federal calendar. This changed the qualifying period to March 3-7, 2014, the primary on May 20, 2014, and the general election on November 4, 2014. This bill also reduces the time period required to call a special election to be held in conjunction with a statewide primary or general election from 90 days to 60 days for 2014. |
| This legislation changes the makeup of the Georgia Council for the Arts to include a focus on the role of arts in economic development. The legislation also charges the Council with the task of assisting local governments with planning, building and connecting the arts to tourism, community and economic development initiatives. |
