AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES

HB 5312 establishes a clear process for filling vacancies in municipal election offices and local canvassing boards. It requires political party chairpersons to submit lists of eligible voters within 30 days of a vacancy, and mandates the mayor or council president to nominate replacements within 30 days of receiving those lists. The bill also clarifies that terms for canvassing board members expire on staggered dates in odd-numbered years, and directs city/town clerks to correct any noncompliant term dates immediately. This procedural bill directly affects cities and towns managing local elections, ensuring continuity in election administration without altering voting rules or outcomes.