AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW RELATING TO THE FILING DEADLINE FOR TOWN COUNCIL CAND...
The Act adjusts the nomination filing deadline for Town Council candidates in Ocean View from 30 days to 45 days before the election. This change aims to provide more time for processing nominations.
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HB 377 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW RELATING TO THE FILING DEADLINE FOR TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATES.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 22, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Matt Meyer (Democratic) on June 24, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
This bill changes the filing deadline for Town Council candidates in Ocean View.
The Act adjusts the nomination filing deadline for Town Council candidates in Ocean View from 30 days to 45 days before the election. This change aims to provide more time for processing nominations.
Summary
This Act changes the date by which a person who wishes to be nominated for Town Council in the Town of Ocean View must file their Certification of Intent and $50 filing fee with the Board of Elections from at least 30 days prior to the election to at least 45 days prior to the election.
Bill Text
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This bill increases the filing deadline for Town Council candidates in Ocean View from 30 days to 45 days prior to the election.
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Section 2.509
thirty (30)→ forty-five (45)The deadline for filing a Certification of Intent for Town Council candidates is extended from 30 days to 45 days before the election.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Sponsors
- Stell Parker Selby · Primary
- Ronald E. Gray · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Ronald E. Gray Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (60)
60 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 60 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Daniel Cruce | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyra L. Hoffner | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Ray Seigfried | Democratic | Yea |
| Russell Huxtable | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Buckson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (41)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alonna Berry | Democratic | Yea |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Democratic | Yea |
| Cyndie Romer | Democratic | Yea |
| DeShanna U Neal | Democratic | Yea |
| Debra Heffernan | Democratic | Yea |
| Edward S. Osienski | Democratic | Yea |
| Eric Morrison | Democratic | Yea |
| Frank Burns | Democratic | Yea |
| Franklin D. Cooke | Democratic | Yea |
| Josue O Ortega | Democratic | Yea |
| Kamela T Smith | Democratic | Yea |
| Kendra Johnson | Democratic | Yea |
| Kerri Evelyn Harris | Democratic | Yea |
| Kimberly Williams | Democratic | Yea |
| Krista Griffith | Democratic | Yea |
| Larry Lambert | Democratic | Yea |
| Madinah Wilson-Anton | Democratic | Yea |
| Mara Gorman | Democratic | Yea |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha | Democratic | Yea |
| Sean M. Lynn | Democratic | Yea |
| Sherae'a Moore | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Sophie Phillips | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie T. Bolden | Democratic | Yea |
| William Bush | Democratic | Yea |
| William J. Carson | Democratic | Yea |
| Bryan W. Shupe | Republican | Yea |
| Charles S Postles Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel B. Short | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Republican | Yea |
| Jeffrey N. Spiegelman | Republican | Yea |
| Jesse R. Vanderwende | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin S Hensley | Republican | Not Voting |
| Lyndon D. Yearick | Republican | Yea |
| Michael F. Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Richard G. Collins | Republican | Yea |
| Ronald E. Gray | Republican | Yea |
| Shannon Morris | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy D. Dukes | Republican | Yea |
| Valerie Jones Giltner | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 377 do?
- This Act changes the date by which a person who wishes to be nominated for Town Council in the Town of Ocean View must file their Certification of Intent and $50 filing fee with the Board of Elections from at least 30 days prior to the election to at least 45 days prior to the election.
- Who sponsors HB 377?
- HB 377 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby and Ronald E. Gray (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 377?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 22, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 377?
- Track HB 377 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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