HB6866: District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the timing of special elections for local office in the District of Columbia.
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This bill would change federal law to let Washington, D.C. decide when to hold special elections for its local offices. Currently, Congress controls the timing of D.C. special elections through the Home Rule Act, a law that limits D.C.'s self-government powers. The bill transfers this power from Congress to D.C. leaders. It was introduced by Representative Eleanor Norton and remains in the early stage of consideration.
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HB6866: District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act