Political parties; to determine method of nominating candidates. (SB505)

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 it nominates candidates for office and eliminates exceptions that allowed incumbents in certain cases to determine the method of nomination. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/13/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101345D
01/13/2010Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/26/2010Assigned to P&E sub: Campaigns and Elections
01/27/2010Impact statement from DPB (SB505)
02/09/2010Reported from Privileges and Elections (14-Y 1-N) (see vote tally)
02/09/2010Rereferred to Finance
02/16/2010Continued to 2011 in Finance (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
12/02/2010Left in Finance