HB740 REQUIRES GOVERNOR TO CALL SPECIAL ELECTIONS FOR VACANCIES WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE DATE OF SUCH VACANCY.
Sponsor: Hanaway, Catherine L (87) Effective Date:00/00/0000
CoSponsor: LR Number:1501-01
Last Action: 02/08/1999 - Referred: Elections (H)
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HB 740 -- Special Elections for the General Assembly

Sponsor:  Hanaway

This bill sets a definite deadline for the Governor to call for
a special election to fill a vacancy in the General Assembly.
Currently, the Governor must issue a writ of election without
delay.  The bill requires the Governor to call for a special
election within 30 days of a legislator's resignation, notice of
vacancy, or death.
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