Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

SB 516 — Elections and Primaries; Secretary of State to establish a grant program to assist counties with offsetting half of the cost associated with special elections; provide

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

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 for the Secretary of State to establish a grant program, subject to appropriations, to assist counties with offsetting half of the cost associated with special elections to fill state or federal offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (240)

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 516 do?
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 for the Secretary of State to establish a grant program, subject to appropriations, to assist counties with offsetting half of the cost associated with special elections to fill state or federal offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 516?
SB 516 is sponsored by Sheikh Rahman (Democrat), Nabilah Parkes (Democrat), Kenya Wicks (Democrat), Tonya Anderson (Democrat), RaShaun Kemp (Democrat), Nan Orrock (Democrat), and Jaha Howard (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 516?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 516?
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