Elections; "person" to include certain nonresidents; revise definition
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House Bill 414 changes Georgia’s election laws to broaden the definition of ‘person’ to include nonresidents who might be involved in political activities within the state. This expansion aims to give the State Ethics Commission more authority to investigate potential violations related to these individuals, even if they reside outside of Georgia. The bill also clarifies venue for legal proceedings involving out-of-state individuals and addresses related legal issues. It seeks to strengthen enforcement of election laws by including a wider range of actors.
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