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A 8311

Waives the residency requirement for the office of Putnam county attorney

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Slater

Waives the Putnam County Attorney residency requirement, allowing non-residents to hold the office; A8311 is substituted by S7801, carrying the provision in the Senate.

SUBSTITUTED BY S7801
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Bill Summary · A 8311

Summary: Bill A 8311 — Waives the Residency Requirement for the Office of Putnam County Attorney (Substituted by S7801)

Overview

  • Purpose: To remove the residency requirement for the Putnam County Attorney, allowing a non-resident to hold the office.
  • Status: Substituted by Senate bill S7801 (the companion measure carries the legislation forward).
  • Introduced: May 13, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Matthew Slater

Key Provisions

  • Core change: The bill waives the current residency requirement for the Putnam County Attorney. In practical terms, individuals who do not reside in Putnam County could be eligible to hold the office.
  • Note: The available information indicates the assembly bill A 8311 has been substituted by its companion Senate bill S7801, meaning the substantive language is now carried by S7801 or harmonized with it.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Prospective candidates for Putnam County Attorney: Non-residents who meet other eligibility criteria could qualify to run for or be appointed to the office.
  • Putnam County government: The county’s executive/legislative processes for selecting or appointing the county attorney would operate with the residency requirement removed.
  • General public in Putnam County: Potential changes in accountability and locality considerations tied to the county attorney’s residency.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • May 13, 2025: Introduced and referred to governmental operations.
  • June 5, 2025: Reported and referred to Rules.
  • June 12–13, 2025: Progressed through Rules; reported; ordered to Third Reading.
  • June 12–13, 2025: Substituted by S7801 (the Senate companion), with the substitution noted in the legislative actions.
  • Current status: Since A 8311 has been substituted by S7801, the substantive provisions are carried forward in the companion Senate bill. Readers should review S7801 for the enacted language and current status.

Legislative Relationship

  • Companion Bill: S 7801 (Senate)
  • Relationship: A 8311 has been substituted by S7801, indicating the Senate version supersedes or incorporates the Assembly language. Both bills are aligned on waiving the residency requirement for Putnam County Attorney.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Governance: Could broaden the pool of qualified candidates for the Putnam County Attorney position.
  • Accountability and locality: Waiving residency may raise questions about the tie between the county attorney and Putnam County residents, which proponents and opponents may weigh differently.
  • Implementation: The effective date and any related transition provisions would be determined in the enacted version (S7801 or any accompanying provisions).

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Review the Senate companion, S7801, for the exact text, effective dates, and any additional provisions.
  • Monitor updates on the bill’s status in both chambers to understand final approval, potential amendments, and implementation timelines.

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

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