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CT HB06575

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires nominated candidates for President and Vice President to publicly disclose their federal income tax returns for the three years immediately preceding the election in order to appear on Connecticut's official ballot.

  • Candidates must file copies of their federal income tax returns with the Connecticut Secretary of the State and provide written authorization for publication on the Secretary's website.

  • The Secretary of the State must publish the disclosed tax returns on their website within seven days of filing.

  • Votes cast for candidates who meet the disclosure requirements are counted as valid votes for their nominated presidential electors.

  • Effective date is October 1, 2017, amending section 9-175(a) of the general statutes.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Disclosure Of Presidential Candidates' Federal Tax Returns.

Last Action

File Number 583

4/13/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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