The bill H.449, introduced by Representative Galfetti, proposes amendments to the regulations governing the scheduling of biennial party caucuses in Vermont. Specifically, it allows caucuses to be held on any day in September, rather than being restricted to the period between September 10 and September 30. Additionally, the bill empowers the county chair to call a caucus in towns that do not hold one on the date set by the State chair, ensuring that party members have the opportunity to convene even if local leadership fails to organize a meeting.
The bill also modifies the procedures for calling a caucus in the event that the designated caucus is not held. It allows either the county chair or any three voters from the party in the town to initiate a caucus, and it clarifies that these individuals must designate one person to fulfill the duties of the town chair as outlined in the relevant sections of the law. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Statutes affected: As Introduced: 17-45