Municipal Elections Act (amended)
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Bill overview
Bill NS159, “Municipal Elections Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-64-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Nova Scotia government is considering changes to the Municipal Elections Act. This bill would amend the existing law, but the specific changes are not yet clear. The bill has been introduced and is currently at the first reading stage, which is the initial step in the legislative process. The bill's status was updated on April 12, 2022.
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Key provisions
- 01This bill amends the Municipal Elections Act to update the rules for municipal elections in Nova Scotia.
- 02The amendments to the Municipal Elections Act come into force on a date to be proclaimed by the Governor in Council.
- 03The bill makes changes to the nomination process for municipal elections, including the deadline for filing nomination papers.
- 04The amendments to the Municipal Elections Act apply to municipal elections held after the date of proclamation.
- 05The bill requires the Minister of Municipal Relations to review and report on the effectiveness of the amendments to the Municipal Elections Act.
- 06The Minister of Municipal Relations must table the report in the House of Assembly within two years of the date of proclamation.
Vote roll
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