Georgia state lawmakers are considering a bill with a provision that would require hand recounts of all ballots cast for the top two races of any Georgia election before certification, but some say the proposal would lead to inaccurate and delayed elections.
State legislators are currently convening for a special session to, in part, address a state law that makes using QR codes on ballots illegal starting in July. This is because lawmakers were unable to pass an alternate system of counting votes during the regular session this year.
Senate Bill 3EX originated as a proposal to temporarily resolve that issue by punting the deadline for using QR codes to Jan. 1, 2028. It also proposes creating an advisory committee that would present recommendations for a new elections system to lawmakers for the 2027 legislative session.
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