Elections, Board of; special emergency power. (HB860)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Special emergency power of the Secretary of the State Board of Elections to maintain uniform application of election laws to special elections. Provides that the Secretary may suspend the implementation of an amendment to the election laws for no more than 60 days in the locality or localities in which a special election is being held on a day other than a general election day if implementation of the amendment would result in a change in the election rules already being applied to the special election. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2008 | Committee |
| 01/08/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087851492 |
| 01/08/2008 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/15/2008 | Assigned P & E sub: Elections |
| 02/12/2008 | Left in Privileges and Elections |