The proposed bill, HB2703, amends the process by which county boards of supervisors (BOS) fill legislative vacancies. Under current law, the BOS must appoint a qualified elector to fill a vacancy, but the timeline for this appointment is not specified. The new bill mandates that the BOS must fill the vacancy within 14 calendar days of receiving the list of nominees, whether from the state party chairperson or a citizens panel. This change aims to expedite the appointment process and ensure that legislative vacancies are addressed more promptly.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the use of proxies by precinct committeemen, changing "permit" to "allow." It also clarifies that the BOS must appoint a person from the three nominees submitted within the specified 14-day timeframe, enhancing the accountability and efficiency of the appointment process. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the legislative vacancy appointment process while maintaining the existing nomination procedures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1202
House Engrossed Version: 41-1202