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DE SB41

Bill

Status

Passed

6/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Brian Pettyjohn

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Moves the deadline for filing Statements of Candidacy from the fourth Friday in April to the third Friday in April for candidates seeking Town Council positions in Georgetown

  • Replaces newspaper publication requirements for election notices with mandatory posting on the Town's website, while maintaining physical posting requirements at Town Hall and one other public location

  • Reduces the Board of Elections from a flexible 3 or 5 person panel to a fixed 3-person board, with members required to be qualified voters who are not elected officials, candidates, or immediate family members thereof

  • Changes tie vote resolution from a decision by the Board of Elections to a mandatory special election held within 30 days, with voter registration remaining closed until after the special election

  • Requires candidates to file a Certificate of Intention or Statement of Organization with the State Election Commissioner within 7 calendar days of declaring candidacy

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Georgetown Relating To Elections.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/3/2021

Committee Referrals

Administration3/17/2021
Elections & Government Affairs1/20/2021

Full Bill Text

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