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Bill Summary · LC 1965

Summary of LC 1965 – Revise duties of the secretary of state

At a glance

  • Bill number: LC 1965
  • Title: Revise duties of the secretary of state
  • Status: Draft Ready for Delivery (LC)
  • Introduced: November 23, 2024
  • Classification/Subjects: Bill; Ballot Issues, Elections, Public Officers and Employees, State Government

What the bill aims to do

The bill is described by its title as seeking to “revise duties of the secretary of state.” The available information does not include the bill’s full text or specific provisions. As such, the exact changes to the secretary of state’s duties, authorities, or responsibilities are not disclosed in the materials provided. The designation of subject areas suggests potential focus on areas such as elections administration, ballot issues, and other state-government functions typically overseen by the secretary of state; however, the precise scope and language of any revisions will be defined in the enacted text.

What is known from the legislative process to date

  • The bill was introduced on November 23, 2024.
  • The drafting process has progressed through several stages in early 2025, including:
    • Drafter Assigned (2024-11-23)
    • Edit, Legal Review, and Input/Proofing (February 2025)
    • Final Drafter Review and Assembly drafting steps (February 2025)
    • Draft Ready for Delivery (February 10, 2025)
  • These steps indicate the bill has been prepared for formal introduction and committee consideration, with ongoing drafting and review activities.

Potential provisions and changes (not yet specified)

  • Possible areas the bill could address, based on its title and subject matter:
    • Revisions to the scope of duties performed by the secretary of state (e.g., elections administration, compliance, or recordkeeping).
    • Modifications to responsibilities related to ballot issues (initiatives, referenda, or voter referendums).
    • Adjustments to roles involving public officers and employees, or interactions with state government agencies.
    • Changes to procedures for filing, certification, reporting, or accessibility of public records.
  • It is important to note that the exact provisions will be defined in the bill’s text once released.

Who would be affected

  • The Secretary of State’s office and staff
  • Local election officials and county/state election administration entities
  • Entities involved in ballot measures (campaigns, sponsors, and challengers)
  • Public offices and employees subject to defined duties
  • Businesses and individuals involved in state filing, registrations, or public records processes
  • General public, particularly voters and constituents interacting with state government

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • As a draft ready for delivery, the bill will typically move to committees for hearings, amendments, and votes after introduction.
  • If advanced, it would progress through legislative chambers and potential reconciliation before enactment.
  • Monitor for released bill text, committee schedules, and updated fiscal notes or impact analyses.

How to track and evaluate

  • Check the official legislative docket for LC 1965 for the latest text, amendments, and committee actions.
  • Review fiscal notes, impact analyses, and agency statements once they are posted.
  • Consider how revisions might affect election administration, ballot issuance processes, and state-government operations.

If you provide the bill text when available, I can produce a detailed provision-by-provision analysis highlighting exact changes, fiscal impact, and implementation timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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