Requires elections and terms of certain officials occur on even-numbered years
This bill amends the state constitution to require that elections for various municipal and judicial officials occur in even-numbered years rather than odd-numbered ones. The changes specifically affect judges in county courts, surrogate's courts, family courts, and district courts, as well as city and county officers, ensuring their terms end at the conclusion of an even-numbered year. To manage gaps between vacancies and the next election, the bill establishes temporary appointment rules where governors, mayors, or local supervisors can fill positions until the end of December following the upcoming even-year election. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that lieutenant-governors must be elected at the same time as governors and sets specific procedures for filling vacancies in both offices simultaneously.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2024
Last action May 23, 2024
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Committee
2
May 23, 2024
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Apr 29, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
JM
John Mannion
DDemocratic
Co
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
Co
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Sean Ryan
DDemocratic
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