Bill > H4033

This bill aims to amend the state's election laws regarding the scheduling of special elections to fill vacancies in elected municipal offices, as well as federal, state, and county-level positions. The key provisions are: 1. For vacancies in elected municipal offices, the bill states that the election to fill the vacancy shall occur on the day of the next general municipal or state election, whichever comes first. However, if the vacancy occurs within 60 days of such an election, the vacancy will not be filled, and the office will remain open until the next election. 2. For vacancies in federal, state, and county-level offices, the bill establishes similar provisions, requiring the election to fill the vacancy to occur on the day of the next general municipal or state election, with the exception that the vacancy will not be filled if it occurs within 60 days of such an election. The bill aims to streamline the special election process and reduce the costs associated with holding separate special elections for vacancies that occur close to regularly scheduled elections.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4033