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Bill would extend suspension cutoff for elected officials from three to four months

2837384 · April 1, 2025
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Summary

House Bill 856 would change the statutory deadline that affects when an elected official ceases to perform duties during certain suspensions, extending the cutoff from three months to four months; sponsor said change preserves voter choice when temporary suspensions occur.

Majority Leader Steve Fitzpatrick introduced House Bill 856 and told the House State Administration Committee the bill would extend the period after which an elected official ceases performing duties from three months to four months.

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