Method of nominating party candidates; incumbent selection. (SB766)
Introduced By
Sen. David Suetterlein (R-Salem)
Progress
✓ |
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
Method of nominating party candidates; incumbent selection. 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 does not affect the current power of duly constituted authorities of the political party to determine the method of nominating party candidates. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/22/2016 | Presented and ordered printed 16102599D |
| 01/22/2016 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/26/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (SB766) |
| 02/09/2016 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (7-Y 6-N) (see vote tally) |