AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS (Requires write-in candidates to file a declaration of intent (7) days prior to the election. Write-in votes would be counted for those filing declarations only unless no candidate appeared on the ballot.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 25, 2017
Last action May 23, 2017
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6
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Committee
4
May 23, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
05/23/2017 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 4, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
05/04/2017 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study
May 4, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
05/04/2017 Committee recommended indefinite postponement
Apr 25, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
04/25/2017 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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