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The 2026 Special Session will begin on June 17, 2026.
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Summary: This bill aims to push back the deadline to secure a new voting system alternative to the existing QR codes for ballot tabulation to January 1, 2028. Additionally, it aims to create an Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee to examine the procurement of a new system of election equipment.
This committee will be made up of 9 individuals: Three electors appointed by the Governor; (2) Three members of the Senate to be appointed by the Senate, and Three members of the House of Representatives. This committee will create a report including guidance of what Georgia’s voting system will look like by Jan 31, 2027.
Updates:
This bill passed out of the Senate Ethics and Rules committee and will go to a floor vote on the Senate floor Saturday (6/20/26).
(6/22/26): SB3EX has been amended to include a mandatory hand count for the top two races (Governor and U.S. Senate). This bill passed out of the Senate and is now in the House committee.
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