Elections; party identification on ballots in local elections. (HB769)
Introduced By
Del. Steve Landes (R-Weyers Cave)
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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01/11/2012 | Committee |
01/11/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102067D |
01/11/2012 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/17/2012 | Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments Subcommittee |
01/23/2012 | Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) |
01/27/2012 | Impact statement from DPB (HB769) |
01/27/2012 | Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (10-Y 12-N) (see vote tally) |
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?