MARCH/AUGUST GENERAL PRIMARY
Summary
Amends the Election Code, the General Assembly Compensation Act, and the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Changes the general primary election from the first Tuesday in February of even-numbered years to the third Tuesday in March of even-numbered years in which a U.S. President is elected and the first Tuesday in August in even-numbered years in which a Governor is elected. Makes conforming changes with respect to filing of campaign finance reports and printing and mailing of legislators' newsletters and brochures. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2009
Last action Jan 11, 2011
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 23, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Elections & Campaign Reform Committee
Feb 18, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Elaine Nekritz
DDemocratic
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