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HJ 547 Constitutional amendment; establishes uniform schedule for general elections (first reference).

Introduced by: Marcus B. Simon | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); establish uniform schedule for general elections. Establishes a uniform schedule for general elections of state and local officers to coincide with federal elections held in November of even-numbered years beginning in 2030. The amendment directs the General Assembly to provide by law for the transition to all general elections being held in November of even-numbered years. For the purpose of transitioning to the uniform schedule, the terms of office for state elected officers may be extended, but not shortened, and the terms of office for local elected officers may be shortened, but by no more than one year.


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