Nominating candidates; political parties to determine method. (SB1218)

Introduced By

Sen. Ralph Smith (R-Roanoke)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Political parties to determine method of nominating candidates. Provides that only political parties may determine the method by which parties nominate candidates for office and eliminates exceptions that allowed incumbents in certain cases to determine the method of nomination. The change takes effect November 9, 2011. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2011Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103821D
01/12/2011Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/25/2011Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (7-Y 8-N) (see vote tally)