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ID H0319

ID H0319
Amends existing law to provide for city officer elections in even-numbered years, to provide for the transition of certain city elections from at large to by district, and to revise provisions regarding the redistricting of city council districts.


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Introduced
03/10/2021
In Committee
05/12/2021
Crossed Over
05/05/2021
Passed
Dead
05/12/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

ELECTIONS -- Amends existing law to provide for city officer elections in even-numbered years, to provide for the transition of certain city elections from at large to by district, and to revise provisions regarding the redistricting of city council districts.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to provide for city officer elections in even-numbered years, to transition certain city elections from at-large to by-district, and to revise provisions regarding the redistricting of city council districts. Specifically, the bill moves city elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years, requires cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants to elect council members by district, and establishes a process for cities under 100,000 inhabitants to voluntarily transition to district-based elections. The bill also requires districts to be redrawn every 10 years following the decennial census and provides for staggered council member terms during the transition period.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs (on 05/12/2021)

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