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IN HR0010

Resolution

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Judy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the legislative council to assign staggered municipal elections as a study topic to the appropriate study committee

  • Notes that IC 36-5-2-4.5 currently provides counties with the right to have staggered election cycles

  • Identifies potential benefits of staggered elections including voter stability and promotion of deliberative governance rather than impulsive decision-making

  • Acknowledges that staggered municipal elections also have certain disadvantages that warrant examination

  • Requests thorough study of the value to municipalities of holding staggered elections during the coming interim period

Legislative Description

Urging the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of staggered municipal elections.

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