Primary elections; political party shall pay costs. (SB1203)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Primary elections; costs. Provides that the political party shall pay the costs of the primary. The bill provides that the party must post bond in advance of the primary to cover those costs. Currently the costs of the primary are paid by the localities. The bill will take effect January 1, 2012. Amends § 24.2-509, § 24.2-518, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/12/2011 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103471D
- 01/12/2011 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/14/2011 Assigned to P&E sub: Campaigns and Elections
- 02/08/2011 Left in Privileges and Elections
Comments
This bill is an attack on free and open elections.