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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Became Law |
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 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.