Elections; method of nominating party candidates. (SB1255)
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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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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 current power to determine the method of nominating party candidates to the duly constituted authorities of the political party remains. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/14/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15102366D |
01/14/2015 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/19/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1255) |
01/20/2015 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
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