Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Government Operations & Elections Committee |
HB 1195
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Brief Description: Repealing provisions relating to filling unexpired terms.
Sponsors: Representatives Wylie, Buys, Hunt, Van De Wege, Appleton, Orwall, Ryu and Jinkins.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/24/13
Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).
Background:
If a special election is required in an odd-numbered year to fill a vacancy in any office that is scheduled to be voted upon for a full term in an even-numbered year, no primary election may be held if no more than two candidates have filed a declaration of candidacy for the office.
Summary of Bill:
The provisions that prohibit a primary election in an odd-numbered year to fill a vacancy in any office that is scheduled to be voted upon for a full term in an even-numbered year are repealed.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on 1/22/13.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.