United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HR 3902 — District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-145.

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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2012. Enacted.

Summary

District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to require the Board of Elections and Ethics, in filling the following vacancies, to hold a special election in the District on the first Tuesday occurring between 70 and 174 days (currently, the first Tuesday occurring more than 114 days) after the vacancy occurs which the Board determines, based on a totality of the circumstances, taking into account, inter alia, cultural and religious holidays and the administrability of the election, will provide the greatest level of voter participation. Eliminates the specific alternative of a special election on the same day as the next general election (without eliminating the option of a special election on the same day as the next general election). Applies this revised special election requirement to: (1) the Office of the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, (2) a Council member elected from a ward or elected at large, (3) the Office of the Mayor of the District, and (4) the Office of the Attorney General of the District.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-145.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. By Senator Lieberman from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 112-186.

  5. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4980)

  7. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 448.

  8. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment. Without written report.

  9. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  10. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.

  11. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  12. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1085-1086)

  14. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3902.

  15. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1085-1087)

  16. Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  18. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  19. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  20. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3902 do?
District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to require the Board of Elections and Ethics, in filling the following vacancies, to hold a special election in the District on the first Tuesday occurring between 70 and 174 days (currently, the first Tuesday occurring more than 114 days) after the vacancy occurs which the Board determines, based on a totality of the circumstances, taking into account, inter alia, cultural and religious holidays and the administrability of the election, will provide the greatest level of voter participation. Eliminates the specific alternative of a special election on the same day as the next general election (without eliminating the option of a special election on the same day as the next general election). Applies this revised special election requirement to: (1) the Office of the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, (2) a Council member elected from a ward or elected at large, (3) the Office of the Mayor of the District, and (4) the Office of the Attorney General of the District.
Who sponsors HR 3902?
HR 3902 is sponsored by Eleanor Norton (D).
What is the current status of HR 3902?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2012. Enacted.
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