Paul Baumbach
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 23
Primary
The bill amends the Charter of the City of Newark by changing the timeline for special elections from no less than 30 and no more than 60 days after a vacancy occurs to no less than 60 and no more than 90 days after a vacancy. In addition, the bill sets the filing deadline for special elections at 29 days prior to the election. During the two recent special elections, the City of Newark found that the current timeframe is insufficient, given the frequency of city council meetings (at which the council is required to set the date), the lead time for placing notices in newspapers, and reasonable time for residents to decide to file to run and to gather the requisite number of signatures.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
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