Laws governing ballot measures in Georgia

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This page provides an overview of resources addressing the laws and procedures that govern statewide and local ballot measures in Georgia, including constitutional amendments, signature requirements, recall procedures, and campaign finance regulations.

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Laws governing ballot measures in Georgia

Types of ballot measures in Georgia


Amending the Georgia Constitution


Laws governing local ballot measures in Georgia


Laws governing recall in Georgia

  • Georgia allows the recall of every public official who holds elective office.[1]


Laws governing state constitutional conventions in Georgia

  • According to Article X, Paragraph IV of the Georgia Constitution, a two-thirds vote in each chamber of the legislature is required to call for a constitutional convention without having to put it to a vote of the people.
  • A simple majority vote by the electorate is required pass proposals submitted by the convention.


Campaign finance requirements for Georgia ballot measures

  • PACs that support or oppose ballot measures in Georgia must register and report campaign finance.

Changes to laws governing ballot measures in Georgia

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See also: Changes in 2025 to laws governing ballot measures
The Georgia State Legislature did not pass legislation concerning ballot measures in 2025.

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