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2018 SESSION
HJ 113 Special elections in the Commonwealth; JLARC to study streamlining.
Introduced by: Mark D. Sickles | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; JLARC; streamlining of special elections in the Commonwealth; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the streamlining of special elections in the Commonwealth. In conducting its study, JLARC shall (i) review the current laws governing special elections, (ii) evaluate the costs borne in recent years by the localities to conduct special elections as compared to voter turnout at such elections, and (iii) consider options for a cohesive set of laws to govern special elections and for scheduling special elections, including the merits of establishing a uniform schedule. General registrars, members of local electoral boards, and other election administrators will be invited to participate in the study.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/18 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102098D
- 01/10/18 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/19/18 House: Assigned Rules sub: Subcommittee #1
- 02/13/18 House: Left in Rules