Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR869

Introduced
1/24/24  

Caption

Secretary of State; keep Donald John Trump off any ballots related to nomination of candidates for election to Office of President; urge

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding the integrity of Georgia's elections and maintaining the rule of law. Supporters of this resolution argue that allowing Trump to appear on ballots could undermine public trust in the electoral process and set a dangerous precedent regarding accountability for actions taken following elections. It reflects a commitment from the Georgia House of Representatives to ensure that all candidates are held to legal standards concerning their eligibility for office.

Summary

House Resolution 869 urges the Secretary of State of Georgia to disqualify Donald John Trump from appearing on ballots related to the presidential nomination and election based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. This section, often referred to as the Insurrection Clause, prohibits individuals from holding office if they have previously engaged in insurrection against the United States. The resolution outlines actions taken by Trump after losing the 2020 election, including alleged attempts to overturn the election results, culminating in the events of January 6, 2021.

Contention

There is likely to be significant contention surrounding this resolution, particularly among Trump's supporters and those concerned about potential political motivations behind it. Opponents may argue that the resolution is an attempt to silence a political figure and could provoke further division within the electorate. The discussions around this issue also touch on broader themes regarding election integrity and the implications of past actions on future candidacy, raising questions about the balance between legal standards and political consequences.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR939

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.

GA SR305

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the nomination of President Donald John Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

GA HR353

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

GA ACR68

Urges Congress to enact "Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024" to reimburse State and local units for public safety expenses incurred during major presidential and vice presidential candidates' visits.

GA HR415

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.

GA HR1155

Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

GA HJ7

Joint resolution congratulating President Donald J. Trump on his re-election

GA HB978

In district election officers, further providing for election officers to be sworn; in dates of el ections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of candidates; in nomination of candidates, further providing for petition may consist of several sheets and statement of circulator, for affidavits of candidates, for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nomination petitions, certificates and papers, for vacancy in party nomination by failure to pay filing fee or for failure to file loyalty oath, for affidavits of candidates, for filling of certain vacancies in public office by means of nomination certificates and nomination papers and for substituted nominations to fill certain vacancies for a November election; in ballots, further providing for form of ballots and printing ballots; in returns of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of computing irregular ballots; and replacing references to "justice of the peace" with "magisterial district judge."

GA HR1211

Expunging the December 18, 2019, and January 13, 2021, Impeachments of President Donald Trump.

GA SB1276

In dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of can didates; in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates, for statement of candidates for delegates to national conventions, for Secretary of the Commonwealth to furnish county boards with list of candidates and candidates to be notified, for nominations by political bodies, for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nomination petitions, certificates and papers and for affidavits of candidates; and, in penalties, further providing for false affidavits of candidates and for false signatures and statements in nomination petitions and papers.

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