Today, the Senate and the House of Delegates each passed a bill, which would provide for a special primary and general election to fill a vacancy in the office of Governor. The Senate also passed a bill, which would appropriate funds to finance the special elections.
House Bill 2853 would provide that the special primary election be held on May 14, 2011 and the special general election be held on September 13, 2011.
In contrast, Senate Bill 261 would provide that the special primary election be held on June 20, 2011 and the special general election be held on October 4, 2011.
Senate Bill 342 would make an appropriation of $8,000,000 from fiscal year 2011’s surplus to fund the special primary and general elections. Any unspent balance remaining in this appropriation would return to the general fund for fiscal year 2012.
Each bill was sent to the other chamber for deliberation and consideration.
