SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 1570

BYRepresentatives R. Fisher and McLean; by request of Secretary of State

Changing election procedures in optional code cities.

House Committe on State Government

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 29, 1989; February 14, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chairman; Thorsness, Vice Chairman; DeJarnatt, Patrick.

Senate Staff:Steve Nelsen (786-7464)

                  February 14, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, FEBRUARY 14, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The Optional Municipal Code permits the council of a city with a mayor- council form of government to be the judge of the qualifications of its members.  It also permits the council to determine contested elections of city officers, subject to judicial review.

SUMMARY:

Provisions of the Optional Municipal Code are repealed which permit the council of a city with a mayor-council form of government to be the judge of the qualifications of its members and to determine contested elections of city officers.  Also repealed are provisions establishing special requirements for the terms of office of certain officers elected in 1970.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: John Pearson, Secretary of State's office (pro)