AN ACT ALLOWING MUNICIPALITIES TO HOLD MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH STATE ELECTIONS.
FILE NO. 550
Summary
The bill lets a municipal legislative body choose to hold its elections in even‑year state election cycles instead of the traditional odd‑year schedule, and also permits a May election in odd years with a three‑fourths vote. It adds detailed provisions for shortening or extending current officials' terms during the transition. The measure failed to pass and would have taken effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
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