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LC 1733

Revise election laws to require certain local elections to take place in even-numbered years

2025 Regular Session

The bill shifts certain local elections to even-numbered years, aligning timing but not specifying which offices or jurisdictions are affected.

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 1733

Summary of LC 1733: Revise election laws to require certain local elections to take place in even-numbered years

Overview

LC 1733 proposes revising state election laws to require certain local elections to be held in even-numbered years. The bill’s intention appears to be shifting the scheduling of some local government elections (e.g., city, county, or other local offices) so they occur during even-numbered calendar years rather than odd-numbered years. Specifics about which offices or jurisdictions are affected are not provided in the available summary.

Purpose and Intent

  • Align or consolidate timing of select local elections with even-numbered-year cycles.
  • Potentially influence voter turnout dynamics and election logistics by moving some local contests to coincide with larger election events that occur in even years.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • The primary stated change is a revision of election laws to require certain local elections to be conducted in even-numbered years.
  • The exact scope (which offices, jurisdictions, or types of elections are affected) and any transitional or grandfathering provisions would be defined in the bill’s text.
  • No dollar amounts, dates for implementation beyond general drafting timelines, or percentages are specified in the summary you provided.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Local government entities (cities, counties) and their election administrators who run local elections.
  • Candidates for local offices and local voters who participate in affected elections.
  • Potential effects on administrative budgeting, scheduling, and terms of office if terms align with the new election timing.
  • Possible changes in turnout patterns, cost of elections, and coordination with state/federal election cycles.

Procedural History and Timeline (as of the provided status)

  • Introduced: November 20, 2024
  • Drafting and review activity (high-level progression):
    • November 20, 2024: Drafter assigned
    • January 3, 2025: Draft in Legal Review
    • January 8, 2025: Draft in Edit
    • January 10, 2025: Draft in Final Drafter Review; Draft in Input/Proofing
    • January 11, 2025: Draft in Assembly
    • January 14, 2025: Draft Ready for Delivery; Draft Delivered to Requester
  • Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
  • These entries indicate the bill is in the formal drafting and committee process stages and has not yet been enacted.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Review the full text of LC 1733 to identify:
    • The specific local elections affected (which offices, jurisdictions).
    • Any transitional provisions (how existing election cycles would be converted, dates, and term alignments).
    • Funding or implementation requirements, if any.
    • Effective date and any phased rollout.
  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments to understand potential changes to scope and impact.

This summary provides the essential framework based on the available bill information. For a deeper understanding, the complete bill text and any fiscal notes or analyses would be necessary.

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

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