Amends GS 163-13, concerning filling a vacancy in the US House of Representatives, providing that when a special election is required for such a vacancy, the election must be held within six months from the date the vacancy occurred.
Deletes language which provided for a special primary to nominate candidates to fill a vacancy through special election, depending on when the vacancy occurred. Now the special election established to fill a US House of Representatives vacancy will only be comprised of candidates nominated by political party congressional district executive committees.
Bill Summaries: all (2013-2014 Session)
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Bill H 1223 (2013-2014)Summary date: May 27 2014 - View summary