Bill Summary for H 64 (2017-2018)

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Feb 8 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 64 (Public) Filed Wednesday, February 8, 2017
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS BE HELD IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS.
Intro. by Warren, Conrad, Bert Jones, Collins.

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Bill summary

Amends GS 163-279 to require that all municipal elections be held in even-numbered years, beginning in 2022. Makes conforming changes.

Specifies that the act has the effect of repealing provisions of local or special acts requiring a municipal election to be conducted in an odd-numbered year.

Sets out provisions governing how to maintain staggered terms in municipalities that hold elections in odd-numbered years.