The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the process for filling vacancies for precinct committeemen. Under the new law, the list of names to fill such vacancies would be submitted by either the legislative district chairman or the county chairman, rather than solely by the county chairman as is currently required. Additionally, the county board of supervisors would be mandated to fill the vacancy within 30 days of receiving a complete and correct list of names. This change aims to streamline the process and ensure timely appointments.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement for individuals wishing to fill a precinct committeeman vacancy to submit an application to the appropriate chairman. The current language that restricts voting at organizing meetings to only those precinct committeemen elected before the meeting date would be modified to clarify that only those elected at the primary election are allowed to vote. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the efficiency and clarity of the procedures surrounding precinct committeeman vacancies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-821
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-821