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Committee hears bill allowing local jurisdictions to hold swearing-in after election certification
Summary
A bill that would let counties, cities and special districts administer oaths between the final election certification and the day before a term begins was heard; proponents said it eases scheduling and can save local governments money, and speakers clarified the bill does not change the official term start date.
The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee on March 21 heard House Bill 1573, a measure that would revise when newly elected local officials may take the oath of office.
William, committee staff, summarized the bill’s change: under current law jurisdictions may administer the oath up to 10 days before the scheduled term start (usually Jan. 1) or at the governing body's last regular meeting before the…
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