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SB 1255 Elections; method of nominating party candidates.

Introduced by: Ralph K. Smith | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Elections; method of nominating party candidates. Removes the power of incumbent officeholders in some cases to insist on a primary as the method of nominating political party candidates and removes the power of General Assembly incumbents seeking reelection to determine the method of nomination. The current power to determine the method of nominating party candidates held by the duly constituted authorities of the political party remains.

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• 01/14/15  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15102366D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/14/15  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15102366D
• 01/14/15  Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/20/15  Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)