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S 0731 - Filling a vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember

Tracking Level: Of Interest
Sponsor: Scott
Last Action: 3/21/2012 - Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-2
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

02.21.12 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with a technical amendment.
02.15.12 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. As soon as the amendment is available, it will be posted on the tracking sytem.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a vacancy in the office of mayor or council to be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term at the next municipal election, or at a special election if the vacancy occurs 180 days or more, or 90 days or less, before the next municipal election.


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