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2024 SESSION

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HB 1304 Elections; required voting districts in certain cities.

Introduced by: Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Required voting districts in certain cities. Requires every city with a population of 250,000 or greater to elect its council members by individual districts or wards, beginning with municipal elections held after January 1, 2025. The provisions of this bill supersede any contrary provisions of a city charter or any other provision of law.

FULL TEXT

• 01/10/24  House: Presented and ordered printed 24102053D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/10/24  House: Presented and ordered printed 24102053D
• 01/10/24  House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
• 01/26/24  House: Referred from Counties, Cities and Towns by voice vote
• 01/26/24  House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 02/13/24  House: Left in Privileges and Elections