Candidates; reduces number of signatures required on ballot petitions. (SB766)
Introduced By
Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke) with support from co-patrons Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke), and Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Candidates; signatures required on ballot petitions. Reduces the number of signatures an independent candidate or a candidate for nomination by primary is required to gather on the candidate petition when seeking to qualify as a candidate for the United States Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Attorney General. The bill requires these candidates gather 5,000 signatures, including at least 200 from each congressional district. Current law requires 10,000 signatures, including at least 400 from each congressional district. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/23/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15101754D |
12/23/2014 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/15/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (SB766) |
01/20/2015 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The ACLU of Virgina supports legislation that expands opportunities for individuals to effectively to participate in our democracy.