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ID S1061

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for filling candidate vacancies after primary elections from 10 days to 50 days before the general election in Section 34-715.

  • Changes the candidate withdrawal deadline from 45 days to 50 days before an election in Section 34-717, with primary elections having a deadline of the eighth Friday before the primary.

  • Extends the deadline for recall elections from 45 days to 60 days after a clerk orders the election in Section 34-106, with separate timelines for May/November even-numbered year elections and other elections.

  • Modifies Section 34-1707 to clarify that recalled officers must file justification statements with the county clerk (for local officials) or secretary of state (for statewide officials) on the fifth business day after notice.

  • Updates Section 34-116 to include language specifying that if election deadline deadlines fall on Sundays, Saturdays, or legal holidays, the action shall be completed on the following day.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain election deadlines.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Filed in the office of the Secretary of the Senate

4/20/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/3/2021
State Affairs2/8/2021
Judiciary and Rules2/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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