ELEC CD-PETITION VALIDITY
Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides that, if a deviation from the requirements for petitions under this Code is minor or technical in nature and does not (1) defeat the thrust, purpose, and effect of the Code or affect the intent to guarantee a fair and honest election or (2) prejudice public interests, the defect in the petitions shall not render the petition invalid. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Total actions
9
Key actions
0
Committee
5
Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 24, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 27, 2015
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015
Mar 5, 2015
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee on Election Law
Feb 25, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive
Feb 17, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Daniel Biss
DDemocratic
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