Legislative analyst explains ‘wordy, confusing’ Georgia ballot amendments, referendum

A screenshot of Georgia ballot measure on the left and a picture of Daniel Kanso speaking at a podium on the right.
Many Georgians have found the wording of the 2024 Georgia ballot measures. Daniel Kanso, director of legislative strategy and senior fiscal analyst at Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, broke down the three proposed tax measures on "Closer Look with Rose Scott." (Georgia Secretary of State and Georgia Budget and Policy Institute).

More than 1.5 million Georgians have submitted their ballots within the first week of early voting for the 2024 general election. Peach State voters are not only considering elected offices; there are also two statewide amendments and a referendum concerning taxes.

However, some voters have said the wording of these ballot measures are wordy and confusing.

Daniel Kanso is the director of legislative strategy and a senior fiscal analyst at Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. He said Georgia is not among the states that require ease of readability on ballot measures. Kanso joined host Rose Scott on Monday’s edition of “Closer Look” to help make the three proposals easier to understand for Georgia voters.