Party identification on ballots; requirement extends to local elections. (HB157)
Introduced By
Del. Tag Greason (R-Potomac Falls)
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
Elections; party identification on ballots; local elections. Extends to local elections the requirement that ballots identify the nominating political party for party candidates and identify independent candidates as such. Currently, this requirement applies only to federal, statewide, and General Assembly elections. Amends § 24.2-613, § 24.2-640, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/06/2012 Committee
- 01/06/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100465D
- 01/06/2012 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/12/2012 Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments Subcommittee
- 01/23/2012 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
- 01/27/2012 Impact statement from DPB (HB157)
- 02/14/2012 Left in Privileges and Elections
Comments
Why should it matter what party a person is from, the only question should be is the person any good.
Here's a concept Mr. Gleason: Why not let the localities decide that sort of thing. Already they are required to put major party candidates (sans party label) first on the ballot. Why shouldn't that be decided at the local level?