ISSUE 9 - March 9, 2012

Consolidated Elections

On Thursday, March 8, the League participated in a stakeholder meeting on HB 2826 (consolidated election dates; political subdivisions). The bill mandates that, with very narrow exceptions, all municipal elections must be held in the fall of even-numbered years. The bill passed the House by a slim margin on March 1.

Other participants in the stakeholder meeting, convened by the bill's sponsor, Rep. Michelle Ugenti (R-Scottsdale), included county recorders and elections officials, as well as representatives of the Office of the Secretary of State. Participants confronted a number of salient issues, including: treatment and definition of special elections; the impact of the bill on all-mail elections; and timing and frequency of ballot propositions.

The bill has been scheduled for consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, March 12. The League remains opposed to the bill, pending production of an amendment that satisfactorily addresses the collective concerns of cities and towns.



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Issue 9 - March 9, 2012
Issue 9 - March 9, 2012
Issue 9 - March 9, 2012
Issue 9 - March 9, 2012
Issue 9 - March 9, 2012