The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend the current statutes regarding proxy voting in political party meetings. Under the existing law, there are specific regulations governing the use of proxies, including that no proxy can be given by a member of the state committee for use at a meeting except to a qualified elector of the county where the member resides, and similarly for county committee members.

The new bill language would introduce a provision allowing a precinct committeeman, in precincts with two or fewer committeemen, to appoint a qualified elector from a geographically adjoining precinct to vote by proxy on their behalf during county committee meetings. This insertion aims to enhance participation in committee meetings by providing more flexibility in proxy voting arrangements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-828