Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the Secretary of State from settling election-related civil actions without first consulting the county recorders or other election officers if such a settlement materially affects those election officers.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the settlement of election-related civil actions if it materially affects a county recorder or other officers in charge of elections and the parties being sued provide proof of the difficulty and impracticability of the suit (Sec. 1).

• Requires the Secretary of State to consult with the County recorder and other officers in charge of elections before considering settling a civil action (Sec. 1).

• Allows any county recorder or other officers in charge of elections to join in civil actions (Sec. 1).

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