Method of nominating party candidates; repeal of incumbent selection. (HB534)
Introduced By
Del. Nick Freitas (R-Culpeper)
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
Method of nominating party candidates; repeal of incumbent selection. Removes the power of General Assembly incumbents seeking reelection to determine the method of nomination. The bill also removes the requirement that a primary be the nomination method for incumbent officeholders, other than incumbent members of the General Assembly, under certain circumstances. 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 |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2018 | Committee |
| 01/08/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100137D |
| 01/08/2018 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 02/05/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB534) |
| 02/13/2018 | Left in Rules |