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HB3500 • 2025

Provides that a city councillor may not seek reelection prior to the last election held before the expiration of the councillor's current term.

Provides that a city councillor may not seek reelection prior to the last election held before the expiration of the councillor's current term.

Elections
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Drazan
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-06 House

    Referred to Rules.

  3. 2025-02-04 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act would bar city councillors from running for reelection before the last election held before the end of their current term. The Act would make an exception for a councillor who has moved from one district in the city to another. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6).
Provides that a city councillor may not seek reelection prior to the last election held before the expiration of the councillor's current term. Provides an exception if the city councillors are elected by district and the councillor has changed residence from one district to another.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to city councillors seeking reelection before the expiration of their current term; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee