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A 5302

Empowers the commissioner of education to declare a disaster has substantially impacted a school board or school budget election and to allow school boards to set an additional day for voting

2025 Regular Session Introduced by William Colton and 2 co-sponsors

A 5302 - Empowers the Commissioner of Education to Declare Disaster Impacts on School Elections OverviewBill Number: A 5302 Title: Empowers the commissioner of education to declar

SUBSTITUTED BY S3735
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Bill Summary · A 5302

A 5302 - Empowers the Commissioner of Education to Declare Disaster Impacts on School Elections

Overview

Bill Number: A 5302
Title: Empowers the commissioner of education to declare a disaster has substantially impacted a school board or school budget election and to allow school boards to set an additional day for voting
Status: SUBSTITUTED BY S3735
Introduced: February 10, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of this bill is to provide the Commissioner of Education with the authority to declare that a disaster has substantially impacted a school board or school budget election. This declaration would then enable school boards to set an additional day for voting, ensuring that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in these critical local elections.

Key Provisions

  • Grants the Commissioner of Education the power to declare that a disaster has significantly affected a school board or school budget election
  • Allows school boards to set an additional day for voting if the Commissioner makes such a declaration
  • Specifies that the additional voting day must be held within 14 days of the original election date
  • Requires school boards to provide public notice of the additional voting day

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would primarily impact local school boards and their constituents, the eligible voters within the school district. By providing the Commissioner of Education with the authority to declare a disaster-related impact on school elections, the bill aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that all community members have the chance to make their voices heard.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been substituted by S3735, indicating that it has been replaced by a revised version of the legislation. The current status suggests that the bill is still under consideration by the state legislature, and the next steps would involve further deliberation, potential amendments, and a vote on the final version of the bill.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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