Georgia Senate Bill 3
Session 2026_ss
Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 25, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill amends the Georgia Code to establish the Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee to recommend specifications for election equipment. The committee will seek input from various stakeholders and deliver its recommendations by January 31, 2027, for use in the 2028 election cycle. It limits the Secretary of State's authority in selecting and certifying election equipment, declaring certain actions void. The bill also addresses procedures for recounts and risk-limiting audits, as well as the effective date of the act. If approved, it will become effective upon the Governor's approval. Any conflicting laws will be repealed.
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First Action
Jun 17, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 25, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
3
State
Georgia
Session
2026_ss
Jason T. Dickerson
grade
Primary
Motion Text
Senate Vote #27 - 2026 Special Session
Senate Roll Call Votes
Other
Other
Other
Yes
Yes
HOWARD
Yes
JACKSON
Yes
JONES
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Other
SIMS
Yes
WATSON
No
WATSON
No
WILLIAMS
No
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to establish the Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee to establish the specifications, standards, and requirements for a new uniform system of election equipment; to provide for reporting; to provide for the extent to which the Secretary of State is authorized to provide for the selection, certification, or procurement of the new uniform system of election equipment; to declare certain actions void and ultra vires; to amend an Act relating to elections and primaries approved May 6, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 1028), SB 189, so as to revise an effective date; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Floor Amend 1 AM 47 0219
Floor Amend 2 AM 47 0221
As introduced LC 47 4392
As Passed Senate
Sen Floor Amend 1A AM 47 0225
Sen Floor Amend 1 AM 47 0224
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06/25/2026
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06/25/2026
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06/25/2026
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06/23/2026
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06/23/2026
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06/23/2026
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06/23/2026
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06/23/2026
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06/23/2026
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06/22/2026
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06/20/2026
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06/20/2026
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06/20/2026
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06/18/2026
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06/18/2026
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06/17/2026
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06/17/2026
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Sources
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Record Created
Jun 18, 2026 5:19:20 PM
Record Updated
Jul 2, 2026 4:27:40 AM