Ballot QR code bill headed to governor after Georgia lawmakers scale back hand-counting requirement

Georgia's legislative body has revised a contentious bill that would have required hand recounts for the top two races in every election before results could be certified. Initially, Senate Republicans pushed for this change to the bill that aimed to extend the state's ban on using ballot QR codes. The scaling back of the hand-count requirement is a significant move that suggests a compromise on concerns about election integrity and efficiency. This change is crucial as it balances between ensuring accuracy in vote counting and maintaining the state's technological approach to elections.