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HB 78 Political candidates; removes exception by which an incumbent may determine method of nomination.

Introduced by: R. Lee Ware, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Nomination of candidates for political office. Removes the exception by which an incumbent of the General Assembly may determine the method of nomination used by his political party for reelection to his office. If this provision were removed, the method of nomination would be chosen by the political party for that district, which is the current standard in nominations where there is no incumbent or the incumbent fails to make a designation.

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• 12/30/09  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100861D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 12/30/09  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100861D
• 12/30/09  House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/14/10  House: Assigned P & E sub: #2 Elections
• 02/02/10  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/16/10  House: Left in Privileges and Elections