Introduced
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To revise certain procedures and election dates allowed or required in the transition to the new election consolidation law created by House Bills 4820 to 4828 and Senate Bill 877. The bill does not change the system created by that law of all elections taking place on one of four days throughout the year, but does give local governments more flexibility in selecting among the four dates. It is part of a legislative package making technical changes to the new system, which begins Jan. 1, 2005.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To incorporate technical wording changes which clarify but do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To revise certain procedures and election dates allowed or required in the transition to the new election consolidation law created by House Bills 4820 to 4828 and Senate Bill 877. The bill does not change the system created by that law of all elections taking place on one of four days throughout the year, but does give local governments more flexibility in selecting among the four dates. It is part of a legislative package making technical changes to the new system, which begins Jan. 1, 2005.