Assembly Bill 1174 proposes an amendment to the statutes regarding vacancies in public office, specifically addressing the residency requirements for incumbents. Currently, a vacancy is declared if an incumbent ceases to be a resident of the state or the district from which they were elected. The bill introduces a provision that prevents a vacancy from being declared if the incumbent fails to maintain their permanent address for up to 60 days due to homelessness.

The specific legal language amended in the bill includes the deletion of the phrase "The" at the beginning of the relevant statute and the insertion of a new clause that states, "Except if the incumbent fails to maintain a permanent residence for up to 60 days due to homelessness, the incumbent ceases to be a resident of." This change aims to provide greater stability for elected officials who may experience temporary homelessness, ensuring they do not lose their positions due to circumstances beyond their control.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 17.03(4)(intro.), 17.03