Relates to county committee designations of candidates for certain offices
This bill modifies election laws to allow county party committees to officially designate candidates for primary elections in specific counties, provided the county's party rules permit it. It primarily affects candidates running for county-wide offices, judicial delegates, and district-level positions in areas outside cities with populations of one million or more. The legislation establishes a weighted voting system where committee members cast votes proportional to their district's past electoral strength, with specific timelines for holding votes and filing results. Additionally, it allows candidates who receive a significant portion of the weighted vote to formally demand their names appear on the primary ballot. The bill also clarifies procedures for multi-county districts and maintains the ability for party members to nominate candidates via petition as an alternative method.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2023
Last action May 30, 2024
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6
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Committee
2
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May 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
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May 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Dec 20, 2023
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 253A
lower
Dec 20, 2023
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Jan 4, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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