HB 0080 |
Neutral | Prohibit Cities from Annexing Unincorporated Islands without Consent |
Hamilton,Mark 23rd |
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4/14/2011 |
Senate Third Read Lost |
GAff |
SLGO |
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| This bill removes cities' ability to annex unincorporated islands without residents' consent effective January 1, 2013. This provision was enacted in 1992 to encourage cities to incorporate unincorporated islands that existed prior to the prohibition of their creation. The bill failed twice in the Senate. |
HB 0092 |
Support | Reduce Early Voting Period |
Hamilton,Mark 23rd |
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5/13/2011 |
House Date Signed by Governor |
GAff |
SLGO |
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| This bill shortens the duration of in person, no excuse, early voting from 45 days to 21 days, making the early voting period in Georgia consistent for all elections - from city (which is presently 21 days) to county, state and federal. It also brings Georgia closer to the national average of 24 days. To provide an increased opportunity to vote early for those who normally have to work, it mandates that polls must be open the second Saturday prior to an election for early voting. The bill was introduced with bipartisan support. To read more, click here. |
HB 0109 |
Oppose | Prohibit Use of County Equipment to Lobby |
Hamilton,Mark 23rd |
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2/28/2012 |
House Committee Favorably Reported |
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| This bill prohibits public employees from using any computer, fax machine, telephone, e-mail, word processing software, printer or other telecommunications device owned by the government for the purpose of promoting or opposing the passage or veto of legislation. County employees whose duty is to communicate with legislators would be exempt. While the bill was passed by the House Governmental Affairs Committee on February 28th, the author of the legislation said the he does not intend to push the bill to passage this year. |
HB 0124 |
Support | Clarify Per Diem for Annexation Arbitration Panel Volunteers |
Hamilton,Mark 23rd |
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3/1/2011 |
House Withdrawn, Recommitted |
GAff |
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| HB 124 clarifies that annexation arbitration panel members are entitled to a per diem of $115 plus reimbursement for mileage. |
HB 0394 |
Support | Require Plan for Services if Using 100% Annexation Method |
Hamilton,Mark 23rd |
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3/2/2011 |
House Second Readers |
GAff |
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| This bill adds another requirement to the 100% method of annexation. Cities would be required to prepare a plan for extending services and improvements to the area proposed for annexation. If the city fails to provide these services after two years, then the property owners could deannex the property. The county's consent for the deannexation would be required. |
HB 0454 |
N/A | Presidential preference primary; date and publishing of candidates list; provide |
Hamilton,Mark 23rd |
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5/13/2011 |
House Date Signed by Governor |
GAff |
ETHICS |
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HB 0725 |
Neutral | Qualification of Candidates |
Hamilton,Mark 23rd |
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2/27/2012 |
Senate Read Second Time |
GAff |
ETHICS |
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| State law establishes a window of time for individuals to qualify to run for elected office. HB 725 would require that the qualification period be reopened the following Monday and Tuesday following the regular qualifying period if an incumbent qualifies but later withdraws before the end of the regular qualifying period. HB 725 failed to advance in the Senate but was attached to SB 92 which did pass and is awaiting action by the Governor. |
HB 0949 |
Neutral | Revise election code regarding petitions, qualifying, election dates, registration, other matters |
Hamilton,Mark 23rd |
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2/16/2012 |
House Committee Favorably Reported |
GAff |
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| HB 949 makes a significant number of changes to the election code including changing: the date of election of superior court judges, county judicial officers, and other nonpartisan offices; qualifying periods for county offices; qualifying petitions; cancellation of voter registration; registration cards; voter registration procedures; electors list revision; absentee balloting; use of electronic devices; election returns; and authorized dates for special elections. This bill was favorably reported by the House Governmental Affairs Commitee on 2/16/12. |