Georgia legislature passes broad elections bill with 2024 implications
NBCMar 31
Georgia Legislature Passes Sweeping Elections Bill
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The Facts
The Republican-majority Georgia state legislature Thursday passed Senate Bill 189, covering several election-related issues. It now goes to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's office for his signature or veto.
The bill, which passed 101-73 in the House and 33-22 in the Senate, would allow any presidential candidate who is qualified in at least 20 other states to be on the ballot in Georgia.
The Spin
Republican narrative
Despite what Democrats may say, this common-sense bill will prevent dead people from voting and restrict those who are alive from voting twice. Pres. Biden's margin of victory in the state in 2020 was extremely small, so it's important to ensure that 2024 and every election is free and fair.
Democratic narrative
Republicans know this is a voter-suppression bill and that's why they rushed it through before the close of the legislative session and before the opposition could read it. If it becomes law, it will make it more difficult for those from marginalized communities to have their voices heard.
