Bill > SB1152

This bill modifies various provisions related to municipal elections across multiple sections of Missouri state law. The key changes primarily involve shifting the standard municipal election day from the first Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November (referred to as the "general municipal election day"). The bill standardizes election timing for various local government entities including special districts, fire protection districts, water districts, and school districts. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for candidate declarations, election procedures for uncontested races, and streamlines processes for filling vacancies in elected positions. For uncontested elections in smaller special districts with two thousand or fewer inhabitants, the bill allows for automatic appointment of candidates if the number of candidates matches the number of open positions. The legislation also updates language around election filing procedures, such as how candidates' names are ordered on ballots when multiple candidates file on the first day of filing. Overall, the bill aims to create more consistency in municipal election processes and timing across different types of local government entities in Missouri.

Government Affairs

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=175