ATLANTA – State Representative Barry Fleming (R-Harlem) was recently appointed to serve as chair of the Governmental Affairs Special Subcommittee on Voting Technology, which will begin the process of selecting new voting machines for Georgia.
“Georgia’s voting machines were purchased almost 20 years ago, and considering how much technology has advanced over the past two decades, it is time to begin the process of replacing Georgia’s aging system,” said Rep. Fleming. “I’m honored to be selected to chair this important subcommittee, and I look forward to working alongside my fellow committee members to explore workable solutions to meet the needs of our state’s electorate.”
The Governmental Affairs Special Subcommittee on Voting Technology will hold its first meeting today, February 13, 2018, at 4 p.m. in room 506 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta. During this hearing, Nancy Gay, director of the Columbia County Board of Elections, will testify about the status of Georgia’s current voting machines and provide a local perspective on the replacement process. Several legislative voting machines proposal on are currently pending before the General Assembly.
Rep. Fleming also serves a Vice Chairman of the House Government Affairs Committee, which will hear proposals on the new voting machines.
Representative Barry Fleming represents the citizens of District 121, which includes portions of Columbia and McDuffie counties. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2002 and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Governmental Affairs and Judiciary committees and as Secretary of the Industry and Labor Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and the Rules Committee.
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