H.R.899: Ethical and Legal Elections for Congressional Transitions Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Feb. 4, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2009

Bill Summary

Ethical and Legal Elections for Congressional Transitions Act - Requires states to hold special elections when a vacancy occurs in the office of U.S. Senator for the state. Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to reimburse the states for a portion of special election costs.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Feb. 4, 2009

Introduced in the House by Aaron Schock (R-Ill.)

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