Legislation

Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that a special election be held at the same time as the regular statewide primary and general elections that are held in the second year of the term to fill a vacancy in the office of Delegate or Senator in the General Assembly if the vacancy occurs on or before the date that is 55 days before the deadline for filing certificates of candidacy for the regular statewide election; and requiring the amendment to be submitted to the qualified voters of the State for adoption or rejection.

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Original:: Ways and Means Click to view Recorded Media

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Constitutional Bill

Introduced in a prior session as: HB0417 Session: 2023 Regular Session

Bill File Type: Regular

Contingency - on a referendum

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/18/2024 Legislative Date 1/18/2024 Action First Reading Ways and Means Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - General Assembly – Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/22/2024 Legislative Date 1/22/2024 Action Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/18/2024	1/18/2024	First Reading Ways and Means
			Text - First - General Assembly – Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office
House	1/22/2024	1/22/2024	Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.

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