Georgia Amendment 3 — Dedicated fund for 9-1-1 systems (HR 1251)

What it does

Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to dedicate certain existing revenues, including revenues reallocated by law, to a nonlapsing fund to be used exclusively for the expansion, maintenance, and operation of emergency 9-1-1 systems in this state?

A YES vote means

The General Assembly could dedicate certain existing revenues to a nonlapsing fund used only for emergency 9-1-1 systems.

A NO vote means

The General Assembly would not gain this constitutional authority to dedicate revenues to a 9-1-1 fund.

Needed to pass

A simple majority

Put on the ballot by

the Legislature

Official text: source

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Georgia Amendment 3 mean?

The General Assembly could dedicate certain existing revenues to a nonlapsing fund used only for emergency 9-1-1 systems.

What does a NO vote on Georgia Amendment 3 mean?

The General Assembly would not gain this constitutional authority to dedicate revenues to a 9-1-1 fund.

How many votes does Georgia Amendment 3 need to pass?

A simple majority

Should I vote yes or no on Georgia Amendment 3?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.