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NC H509

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Derwin Montgomery

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 12J of the Winston-Salem City Charter to shift municipal elections from 2013 to 2022, with primaries and elections held on dates provided in G.S. 163A-1585(a)(2).

  • Extends terms of mayor and council members elected in 2016 by two years, expiring at the organizational meeting after the 2022 regular municipal election.

  • Establishes that mayor and council members elected in 2022 shall serve four-year terms expiring at the organizational meeting after the 2026 regular municipal election.

  • Aligns Winston-Salem municipal elections with county officer elections beginning in 2026 and every four years thereafter, as provided by law.

  • Takes effect upon enactment and applies to all elections held on or after the effective date.

Legislative Description

Amend Winston-Salem Charter/Time of Election

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Elections and Ethics Law, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Elections and Ethics Law4/1/2019

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