Elections; method of nominating party candidates. (SB1168)

Introduced By

Sen. Ralph Smith (R-Roanoke)

Progress

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

Description

Elections; method of nominating party candidates. Removes the power of incumbent officeholders in some cases to insist on a primary as the method of nominating political party candidates and removes the power of General Assembly incumbents seeking reelection to determine the method of nomination. The bill leaves the power to determine the method of nominating party candidates to the duly constituted authorities of the political party. Read the Bill »

Status

01/29/2013: Failed to Pass in Committee

History

DateAction
01/09/2013Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100463D
01/09/2013Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/21/2013Impact statement from DPB (SB1168)
01/29/2013Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 5-N) (see vote tally)