AL HB272

Shortens nomination finalization deadline from 76 days to 68 days before the November 3, 2020 general election, with state executive committees finalizing nominations electronically.

Reduces notification deadline for candidates declining nomination from 76 days to 68 days before the election.

Moves Secretary of State certification deadline to judges of probate from 74 days to 66 days before the general election.

Moves political party certificate of nomination and nominating petition filing deadline from the 82nd day to the 75th day preceding the general election.

Applies only to the November 3, 2020 general election as a one-time occurrence to accommodate 2020 Republican National Convention dates.