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Consolidated electionsHB 2826 (consolidated election dates; political subdivisions) mandates that, with very narrow exceptions, all municipal elections must be held in the fall of even-numbered years. The bill, which is strongly opposed by the League, passed the House by a slim margin on March 1.The bill was scheduled for consideration by the Senate Committee of the Whole on Thursday, March 29 but was retained. It has reappeared on the Senate COW calendar for next Monday, April 2. The League remains opposed to the bill for a variety of reasons, including: state interference in a matter of purely local concern (particularly with respect to the elimination of spring elections for cities and towns); prospective ballot length and voter fatigue; increased costs and voter confusion; unnecessary and harmful delays for certain types of elections; and difficulties associated with all-mail ballots. During Senate consideration of the bill, an amendment may be offered that would address some, but not all, of the League's concerns. Accordingly, the League continues to oppose the measure and encourages cities and towns to contact their senators to urge a "NO" vote on HB 2826. |
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Legislative Bulletin is published by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Forward your comments or suggestions to league@azleague.org. |
