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DE HB33
Bill
Status
4/9/2009
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Booth
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AI Summary
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State Election Commissioner gains authority to cancel municipal elections when conduct is rendered impracticable due to conditions outside municipality control, with rescheduling per Section 7553 and continuation of existing officeholder terms until certified results.
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Complaints regarding violations of Sections 7551, 7553, 7554, 7555, or 7557(h) must be submitted no later than 14 days prior to election day.
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State Election Commissioner may issue corrective action orders and invalidate election results where voters were denied voting rights or conduct violated state/federal law and altered or likely altered the election outcome.
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Municipal Board of Elections must convene within 48 hours of poll closing to examine objections or disputes and certify results; State Election Commissioner declares vacancies when tie votes occur for municipal offices.
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Department of Elections may reject late or materially incorrect election notices filed by municipalities; rejection resulting in notice requirement violations triggers election rescheduling.
Legislative Description
An Act To Reincorporate The Charter Of The Board Of Public Works Of The City Of Lewes, Chapter 196, Volume 22, Laws Of Delaware, As Amended, Entitled "an Act To Authorize The Commissioners Of Lewes To Appoint A Board Of Public Works For The Town Of Lewes Which Shall Establish, Control And Regulate An Electric Light Plant, Water Works And A Sewer System For Said Town; Prescribing The Powers And Duties Of Said Board Of Public Works And Providing For The Election Of Their Successors".
Last Action
Signed by Governor
4/9/2009