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DE HB393
Bill
Status
7/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
George Bunting
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AI Summary
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Amends the Charter of the Town of Dewey Beach to change annual municipal election dates from the third Saturday of September to avoid conflicts with Jewish holy days.
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Elections shall be held on the third Saturday of September, except when this date conflicts with Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, in which case elections move to the fourth Saturday of September.
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Elections remain scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with polls closing at 10:00 a.m. if no contests exist for any offices.
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Town Commissioners retain authority to establish voter registration procedures by ordinance without altering voter qualifications or impairing voting rights.
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Becomes effective upon enactment into law.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Chapter 59, Volume 63 Of The Laws Of Delaware, As Amended, The Charter Of The Town Of Dewey Beach To Grant The Town Of Dewey Beach The Authority To Change The Date Of Annual Municipal Elections To Prevent Conflict With Jewish Holy Days.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/12/2010