Party identification on ballots; gives candidates in local elections option. (HB351)
Introduced By
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. Gives candidates in local elections the option to be identified by party on the ballot. Currently, only federal, statewide, and General Assembly candidates who are nominated by a political party or in a primary are required to be identified by party on the ballot. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2012 | Committee |
| 01/10/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103719D |
| 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 (HB351) |
| 02/14/2012 | Left in Privileges and Elections |