The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the roles and voting rights of chairpersons within legislative district committees and their relationship with county committees. Specifically, it would clarify that the chairman of a legislative district committee is a nonvoting member of the county committee unless they reside in that county. Additionally, it would prohibit any county subcommittee from taking actions that bind the legislative district committee, ensuring that the authority of the district committee remains intact.
Furthermore, the bill would make several technical changes to existing language, including the replacement of the term "legislation" with "adoption" in certain contexts, and updates to the notification process for meetings. The chairman would be required to notify precinct committeemen of meetings via email if they have provided a valid email address and authorized such communication, rather than solely through United States mail. These updates aim to streamline the organizational processes and clarify the governance structure within political party committees.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 16-823
House Engrossed Version: 16-823