2010 Regular Session

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