HB 1250 - This act allows certain third class cities to eliminate, by ordinance or order, primary elections for mayor and councilmen offices. Any person wishing to become a candidate for these offices must file a statement of candidacy with the city clerk in order to be placed on the ballot. MEGHAN LUECKE SA 1: THIS AMENDMENT REMOVES THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE AS A DATE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC ELECTIONS. ALSO, TAX ELECTIONS NECESSITATED BY A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO A 5% OR GREATER DECLINE IN PER-PUPIL STATE REVENUE TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR MAY BE CONDUCTED AT ANY TIME. SA 2: THIS AMENDMENT ALLOWS VOTERS IN THE CITY OF FARMINGTON TO PLACE AN ORDINANCE ON THE BALLOT TO RESTRICT SMOKING IN ESTABLISHMENTS AND AREAS WITHIN THE CITY.
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