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CA AB1784

Bill

Status

Passed

9/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Gail Pellerin

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Permits candidates for non-statewide offices to withdraw nomination documents during the primary election filing period by submitting a signed statement under penalty of perjury acknowledging the withdrawal is irrevocable and filing fees are nonrefundable.

  • Clarifies that candidates cannot file nomination documents for more than one office at the same primary election, with county central committee positions excluded from this restriction.

  • Allows candidates who withdraw to file nomination documents for a different office at the same primary election during the applicable filing period.

  • Extends the filing deadline to the 83rd day before the primary election for non-incumbent candidates if an incumbent withdraws their nomination documents before the 88th day deadline.

  • Requires elections officials to reject nomination documents if a candidate attempts to file for multiple offices unless they have withdrawn all previously filed nomination documents for other offices.

Legislative Description

Primary elections: candidate withdrawals.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 355, Statutes of 2024.

9/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/2/2024
Elections and Constitutional Amendments5/22/2024
Rules5/9/2024
Appropriations4/10/2024
Elections3/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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