VA HJR113 | 2018 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-0)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-02-13 - Left in Rules
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Study; JLARC; streamlining of special elections in the Commonwealth; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the streamlining of special elections in the Commonwealth. In conducting its study, JLARC shall (i) review the current laws governing special elections, (ii) evaluate the costs borne in recent years by the localities to conduct special elections as compared to voter turnout at such elections, and (iii) consider options for a cohesive set of laws to govern special elections and for scheduling special elections, including the merits of establishing a uniform schedule. General registrars, members of local electoral boards, and other election administrators will be invited to participate in the study.

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Title

Special elections in the Commonwealth; JLARC to study streamlining.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-02-13HouseLeft in Rules
2018-01-19HouseAssigned Rules sub: Subcommittee #1
2018-01-10HouseReferred to Committee on Rules
2018-01-10HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102098D

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