Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed a bill into law that outlines rules and procedures for voter registration and election processes. The law, known as Senate Bill 189 (SB 189), allows counties to remove certain voters from their registration database and establishes new guidelines for homeless individuals to register to vote. Additionally, voters can be removed from registration lists up to 45 days before an election, and third-party candidates have an easier path to getting on the ballot.
Despite Governor Kemp’s approval of the bill, Georgia Senate Democrats criticized him for not vetoing it, arguing that it could lead to chaos in future elections. They accused Kemp of prioritizing his party over the state and highlighted other controversial bills he has supported. The ACLU of Georgia also criticized the law, calling it a setback for voter rights.
Overall, the signing of SB 189 has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the impact it could have on elections in Georgia.
