#Latest news with #rulemakingWashington Post3 days agoPoliticsWashington PostGeorgia Supreme Court overturns some election rules, curbing State Election Board's powerATLANTA — Georgia's highest court on Tuesday overturned four rules passed by the State Election Board just before last year's general election, ruling the board overstepped its authority and intruded on lawmaking power reserved for legislators under the state constitution. The state Supreme Court's unanimous decision limits the future rulemaking ability of the State Election Board and other executive branch agencies of Georgia's government.
Washington Post3 days agoPoliticsWashington PostGeorgia Supreme Court overturns some election rules, curbing State Election Board's powerATLANTA — Georgia's highest court on Tuesday overturned four rules passed by the State Election Board just before last year's general election, ruling the board overstepped its authority and intruded on lawmaking power reserved for legislators under the state constitution. The state Supreme Court's unanimous decision limits the future rulemaking ability of the State Election Board and other executive branch agencies of Georgia's government.