CT SB00844

Allows party designation applications to be amended until 90 days before a regular election to include additional offices or electors, while keeping the party name and authorized representatives unchanged.

Prohibits other political parties or organizations from engaging in political activity under a reserved party designation unless affiliated with the original party designation committee and operating under the same state party rules filed with the Secretary of the State.

Requires party rules for minor parties to include procedures for selecting state central committee members and state party leadership positions, with rules filed at least 60 days before candidate nominations or selections.

Establishes that local party rules for minor parties must be approved by the state central committee before filing with the town clerk.

Adds a process allowing minor party state rules to be amended by caucus upon petition of at least 5 percent of statewide enrollment or 500 enrolled members, with notice required 10 days in advance.