Party identification on ballots; requirement extends to local elections. (HB374)
Introduced By
Del. Brenda Pogge (R-Williamsburg)
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
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/10/2012 | Committee |
01/10/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12101079D |
01/10/2012 | 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 |
02/02/2012 | Impact statement from DPB (HB374) |
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?