Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
State Government Committee |
HB 1919
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Brief Description: Clarifying the timing of special elections.
Sponsors: Representative S. Hunt.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/12/15
Staff: Sean Flynn (786-7124).
Background:
Every general election is held throughout the state on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. A city, town or district, or combination such jurisdictions, may hold a special election on one of several specified dates. The governing body of a city, town, or district must call for a special election by presenting a resolution to the county auditor by a specified time before the chosen election date.
The designated special election dates and corresponding resolution deadline are as follows:
Special Election Date | Resolution Deadline |
The second Tuesday in February | 45 days before the election date |
The fourth Tuesday in April | 45 days before the election date |
The day of the primary election | No later than the Friday immediately preceding the first day for regular candidate filing for the primary |
The day of the general election | No later than the date of the primary |
Summary of Bill:
The deadline for presenting a resolution to the county auditor calling for a special election is 60 days for an election on the second Tuesday in February or the fourth Tuesday in April.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.