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CA SB1275

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ted Lieu

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Extended the timeline for conducting special elections to fill vacancies in Congress or the Legislature from 112-126 days to 126-140 days after the Governor issues a proclamation
  • Changed the special primary election schedule from 8-9 weeks prior to the general election to 9-10 weeks prior, with specific Tuesday requirements
  • Revised nomination paper filing deadlines for special primary elections to require submission no less than 53 days before the primary election
  • Required vote by mail ballot applications for special elections to follow the same procedures as regular elections under Section 3001
  • Established reimbursement procedures for local election officials if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated costs

Legislative Description

Vacancies in office: special elections.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 685, Statutes of 2012.

9/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/23/2012
Elections and Constitutional Amendments3/8/2012
Rules2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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