Connecticut Eliminate County Sheriffs Act (2000)
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The Eliminate County Sheriffs Act appeared on the November 2000 ballot in Connecticut, where it was approved by 585,155 of the voters. It adds a new constitutional amendment to the state's constitution, eliminating county sheriffs as constitutional officers.
Specifically, the measure eliminated these provisions:
- requiring election of sheriffs in each county every four years for four-year terms;
- requiring sheriffs to submit a bond to the treasurer to ensure the faithful discharge of their duties;
- allowing the General Assembly to remove a sheriff from office;
- allowing the governor to fill a vacancy in the office of sheriff caused by a death, resignation, or removal until the General Assembly fills the vacancy; and
- allowing sheriffs to deliver notices for a special legislative session on redistricting in certain circumstances.
