HB414Introduced in the House
Elections; "person" to include certain nonresidents; revise definition
Introduced by Todd Jones, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to revise the definition of "person" to include certain nonresidents of the state; to provide the State Ethics Commission with supplementary investigatory powers related to persons, documents, or information located outside of the state; to revise venue provisions to address out-of-state persons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Effective Date 2026-05-11
May 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #503 · February 11, 2026
167
Yes
0
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
175 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Cameron | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Tarvin | 2 | Yes |
| Mitchell Horner | 3 | Yes |
| Kasey Carpenter | 4 | Yes |
| Matt Barton | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Ridley | 6 | Not Voting |
| Johnny Chastain | 7 | Yes |
| Stan Gunter | 8 | Yes |
| Will Wade | 9 | Yes |
| Victor Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
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House Sent to Governor
House Date Signed by Governor
Act 438
Effective Date 2026-05-11
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