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SB 766 Candidates; reduces number of signatures required on ballot petitions.

Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Candidates; signatures required on ballot petitions. Reduces the number of signatures an independent candidate or a candidate for nomination by primary is required to gather on the candidate petition when seeking to qualify as a candidate for the United States Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Attorney General. The bill requires these candidates gather 5,000 signatures, including at least 200 from each congressional district. Current law requires 10,000 signatures, including at least 400 from each congressional district.

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• 12/23/14  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15101754D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 12/23/14  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15101754D
• 12/23/14  Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/20/15  Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)