Removes the ability to petition for opportunity to ballot for public office or party position; repealer
This bill repeals specific sections of election law that allowed candidates to petition for the opportunity to appear on ballots for public office or party positions. It removes the process where individuals could file petitions to gain ballot access, eliminating references to "petition for opportunity to ballot" throughout the election code. The change directly affects candidates seeking to qualify for elections through petitioning rather than party nominations or primary elections. Key provisions repealed include sections governing objections to such petitions and requirements for filing them, streamlining ballot qualification procedures.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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