Constitutional offices; provides special election to fill vacancy therein in certain localities. (HB1771)

Introduced By

Del. Albert Pollard (D-Lively) with support from co-patron Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland)

Progress

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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

Elections; vacancies in constitutional offices. Provides that the special election to fill a vacancy in a constitutional office (clerk of the circuit court, attorney for the Commonwealth, sheriff, commissioner of the revenue, and treasurer) in localities with a population of 15,000 or less shall be scheduled to be held at the next November general election rather than on a more promptly scheduled special election date. Amends § 24.2-228.1 (“Election to fill vacancy in constitutional office.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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