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MO HB95

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 115.124, RSMo, regarding nonpartisan elections in political subdivisions and special districts
  • Allows cancellation of nonpartisan elections when the number of filed candidates equals the number of positions to fill, except in cities, towns, or villages with more than 10,000 inhabitants
  • Requires election authorities to publish notice in at least one newspaper of general circulation at least one day before the election when no election is held
  • Mandates election authorities hold elections as scheduled if the number of candidates initially exceeds open positions, even if candidates later withdraw to equal the number of positions
  • Requires election authorities to designate a candidate filing line and determine filing order, or conduct random drawings for candidates filing on the first day to determine ballot order

Legislative Description

Allows certain municipalities to cancel nonpartisan elections when there are the same number of candidates as open offices

Last Action

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

3/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Elections1/20/2011

Full Bill Text

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