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AL SB148

Bill

Status

Passed

6/4/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Dial

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

SB148 Summary

  • Extends deadline for candidates to file petitions with state party chair for presidential preference primary ballot access from 90 days to 116 days before the election.

  • Extends deadline for candidates to withdraw their name from the presidential preference primary ballot from 60 days to 76 days before the election.

  • Extends deadline for political parties to adopt and file a resolution with the Secretary of State regarding presidential preference primary procedures from 60 days to 116 days before the election.

  • Changes deadline for filing presidential and vice presidential nominating certificates and petitions with the Secretary of State from September 6th to the 82nd day preceding the general election.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Voting, presidential elections, nominating petitions must be filed with Secretary of State no later than 82 days preceeding the elections, petitions filed with party chair 116 days before elections, names withdrawn within 76 days of elections, Secs. 17-13-102, 17-13-104, 17-13-105, 17-14-31 am'd.

Elections

Last Action

Assigned Act No. 2015-477.

6/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections5/19/2015
Constitution, Ethics and Elections3/5/2015

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