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Senate committee tables House Bill 176 on public-office vacancy process
Summary
The Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee voted to table House Bill 176, which would have revised procedures for filling vacancies in public office after testimony from local officials and senators’ concerns about centralizing selection at the state level.
The Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee voted to table House Bill 176, "Vacancies in Public Office Amendments," after lawmakers raised concerns the measure would centralize selection authority at the state level and reduce county control.
Supporters included Representative Bratton and a letter from Sheridan County Commissioner Holly Jennings; Elena Campbell of Sheridan County…
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