To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the timing of special elections for local office in the District of Columbia.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill amends the DC Home Rule Act to allow the District of Columbia to establish its own timing and procedures for special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Council Chairman, Council members (ward and at-large). It relies on definition changes. The main policy areas are Elections.
Who Benefits and How
DC Government could face fewer barriers and DC Board of Elections could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Amends the DC Home Rule Act to allow the District of Columbia to establish its own timing and procedures for special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Council Chairman, Council members (ward and at-large)...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill amends the DC Home Rule Act to allow the District of Columbia to establish its own timing and procedures for special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Council Chairman, Council members (ward and at-large).
Key Policy Areas
Elections
Primary Purpose
The bill amends the DC Home Rule Act to allow the District of Columbia to establish its own timing and procedures for special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Council Chairman, Council members (ward and at-large).
Policy Domains
Main Bill Body
Identified Gains
- DC Government
- DC Board of Elections
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "board_of_elections"
- → DC Board of Elections
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Federal law establishing the structure and powers of DC's local government
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