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ID H0136

Bill

Status

Passed

3/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows governing bodies of political subdivisions with no more than 140 registered voters at the last general election to apply to their county board of commissioners for permission to hold at-large elections instead of district zone or subdistrict elections

  • County board of commissioners makes the final determination on whether to permit at-large elections for the political subdivision's governing body

  • County clerk must notify affected electors of the board's decision at least 90 days before the next general election

  • Approved at-large elections continue for future elections unless the county board of commissioners revokes the approval

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for at-large elections in certain political subdivisions.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2021 Session Law Chapter 70 Effective: 07/01/2021

3/18/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/26/2021
State Affairs2/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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