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 corresponding county committee unless they reside in that county. Additionally, the bill 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Furthermore, the bill would make several technical changes to the existing language, including the removal of outdated references to "legislation" in the context of reapportionment and replacing it with "adoption." It would also update the notification process for meetings, allowing for email notifications instead of solely relying on United States mail, provided that precinct committeemen have authorized such communication. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the governance of political party committees and enhance communication among members.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 16-823
House Engrossed Version: 16-823