HOUSE BILL 158

File Code: Elections

Sponsored By:

Delegates Ali, Barve, and Conaway

Entitled:

Special Election for U.S. Senate Vacancies Act

Synopsis:

Altering the process for filling a vacancy in the office of United States Senator; repealing the authority of the Governor to make an appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator under specified circumstances; requiring the Governor to issue a proclamation to call for a special primary election and a special general election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator under specified circumstances; specifying the dates when a special election to fill a vacancy is to be held; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

1/20

First Reading Ways and Means

2/3

Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Saqib Ali, District 39

Delegate Kumar P. Barve, District 17

Delegate Frank M. Conaway, Jr., District 40

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Congress, U.S

Elections -see also- Ballots; Camp Financ; Pol Cands; Voting

Governor

Local Government Mandates

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Election Law

( 8-601 , 8-602 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered