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2016 SESSION
HB 161 November elections; elections and terms for mayors, councils, and elected school boards.
Introduced by: Lionell Spruill, Sr. (by request) | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Elections and terms for mayors, councils, and elected school boards of cities and towns; providing for November elections. Requires elections for mayors, councils, and elected school boards of cities and towns to be held on the date of regular general elections in November. Currently, cities and towns have the option to elect governing bodies and school boards in May or November. The bill adjusts corresponding dates to reflect the repeal of May elections.
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HISTORY
- 12/22/15 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101577D
- 12/22/15 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/14/16 House: Assigned P & E sub: Campaign Finance
- 01/28/16 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/16/16 House: Left in Privileges and Elections