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CT HB06650

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 9-417 of the general statutes regarding primary elections for town committee members
  • Eliminates primary elections when fewer than 25% of party-endorsed candidates for town committee positions face opposition candidacies
  • Creates special exception for municipalities with populations of 100,000 or more that use direct primaries for town committee selection
  • In large municipalities, waives filing requirements and petition signature certification if the number of candidates equals or falls between 25% and 100% of available town committee positions
  • Deems party-endorsed candidates or unopposed candidates lawfully elected to town committee positions without holding a primary election
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Elections Of Town Committee Members.

Last Action

File Number 581

4/22/2021

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections3/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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