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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
GREATER GEORGIA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF SB 222 TO PREVENT
OUTSIDE FUNDING OF LOCAL ELECTION OPERATIONS
ATLANTA - Today, Greater Georgia and its Chairwoman, former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler, applauded the final passage of Senate Bill 222, a bill to prohibit local counties from accepting outside funds, also known as "Zuckerbucks," to pay for elections.
The legislation was introduced in February after Greater Georgia blew the whistle on DeKalb County, which covertly sought and then accepted $2 million in grant funding from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL). Greater Georgia has a long history of opposing "Zuckerbucks," dating back to 2020 - when CTCL partnered with Mark Zuckerberg to funnel $45 million into left-leaning boards of election in Georgia.
"Once again, conservative lawmakers have led the effort in Georgia to keep our elections secure, fair, and - most importantly - trusted," said Loeffler. "Senate Bill 222 builds on previous law to ensure that our election operations are never bought and paid for by partisan or special interests. This critical measure levels the playing field for election boards across our state, and safeguards them from outside influence. I am grateful to Lt. Governor Jones and Speaker Burns for their commitment to election integrity, and to legislators in both chambers who took immediate action to end this partisan practice once and for all in the state of Georgia."
Senate Bill 222, sponsored by Senator Max Burns (R-Sylvania) in the Senate and carried by Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) in the House, now heads to the Governor's Desk for his signature.
Greater Georgia, launched by former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler in 2021, is a 501(c4) nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to growing participation in the democratic process by mobilizing and empowering voters. The group works year-round to educate and register voters, engage with diverse and underrepresented communities, and protect election integrity.
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