House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Modifies the proposed changes to Paragraph 2 of Section 12A of SL 1927-232, as amended, by increasing the number of members on the Winston-Salem City Council by one rather than two at-large members. Maintains the residency requirement for the at-large member to be a resident of Winston-Salem. Maintains the proposed changes to wards from which members are elected. Eliminates the directive requiring the at-large member to be elected during the statewide general election held in November 2024, serving four-year terms. Makes conforming changes and deletions. Makes a technical change to Paragraph 1 of Section 12A of SL 1927-232.
Amends Section 12J of SL 1927-232, requiring regular municipal elections to be held in even-numbered years, with the mayor and city council elected on a partisan basis. Requires the primary and election to be held and conducted pursuant to general law governing county officer elections. Deletes obsolete language. Repeals Section 12B of SL 1927-232, as amended, setting forth parameters for primary elections for mayor and city council candidates.
Adds that the act applies to elections held on or after the date the act becomes law. Makes conforming title changes.
ESTABLISH AT-LARGE SEAT/W-S CITY COUNCIL. (NEW)
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AN ACT TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM TO INCLUDE AN AT-LARGE SEAT.Intro. by Lambeth.
Status: Re-ref to Redistricting and Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (May 9 2023)
Bill History:
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Thu, 9 Mar 2023 House: Filed
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Thu, 9 Mar 2023 House: Filed
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Mon, 13 Mar 2023 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 13 Mar 2023 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 House: Placed On Cal For 04/19/2023
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Wed, 19 Apr 2023 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Wed, 19 Apr 2023 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Thu, 20 Apr 2023 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Thu, 20 Apr 2023 Senate: Regular Message Received From House
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Thu, 20 Apr 2023 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 20 Apr 2023 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Tue, 9 May 2023 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
H 334
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 334 (2023-2024)Summary date: Apr 18 2023 - View Summary
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Bill H 334 (2023-2024)Summary date: Mar 9 2023 - View Summary
Amends Paragraph 2 of Section 12A of SL 1927-232, as amended, by increasing the number of members on the Winston-Salem City Council from eight to ten. Requires that the two additional members be at-large members, elected by qualified voters of the entire City. Requires the at-large members to be residents of Winston-Salem. Additionally, modifies the wards from which members are elected to now include one member from the Southwest Ward (previously named Southeast Ward).
Requires that the two at-large members be elected during the statewide general election held in November 2024, serving four-year terms. Provides that the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes are to serve.
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Committee substitute to the 1st edition changed the long title. Original long title was AN ACT TO ESTABLISH TWO AT-LARGE SEATS ON THE CITY COUNCIL IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM.