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CT HB06532

Bill

Status

Passed

6/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Toni Harp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Moves Connecticut's presidential preference primary from the first Tuesday in February to the last Tuesday in April in presidential election years
  • Changes the timeline for candidate announcement from 78 days to 74 days before the primary
  • Adjusts petition filing deadlines for write-in candidates from 50 days to 53 days before the primary, with registrar offices required to stay open until at least 4:00 p.m.
  • Modifies the signature tabulation deadline for petitions from 36 days to 46 days before the primary
  • Shortens the candidate withdrawal deadline from 40 days to 36 days before the primary
  • Effective July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Presidential Preference Primary.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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