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ID S1270

ID S1270
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding uncontested city elections.


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Introduced
01/29/2020
In Committee
01/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

ELECTIONS -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding uncontested city elections.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding uncontested city elections. Specifically, it states that if only one candidate has been deemed qualified or has filed a write-in declaration, the city clerk shall declare that candidate elected and issue a certificate of election without holding an election. The bill also specifies that there shall be no more than two city elections per calendar year, except for emergency elections called by the city council. Additionally, the bill clarifies that city elections are to be conducted by the county clerk and that the secretary of state can provide assistance and prescribe rules for the conduct of these elections.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs (on 01/30/2020)

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