A bill to improve Georgia ballot access was introduced a few months ago. It is HB 494, by Rusty Kidd (the legislature’s only independent) and Alan Powell, a Republican from Hartwell. It abolishes mandatory petitions for all candidates. Although the Georgia legislature has adjourned for the year, Georgia’s legislature has two-year sessions, so the bill could advance in 2012. Thanks to Garland Favorito for this news.