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CT HB06908

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the date of Connecticut's presidential preference primary from the last Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in April, effective October 1, 2023.

  • Reduces the filing deadline for minor party nominations for municipal elections from 62 days prior to 53 days preceding the election, effective July 1, 2023.

  • Maintains the Friday following the second Tuesday in August deadline for filing minor party nominations for state and district offices, with an extension available if a major party nomination complaint is pending.

  • Requires minor party nomination lists to include each candidate's authorized ballot name, signature, full street address, and office title and district.

  • Specifies that nomination lists are deemed filed when received by the Secretary of State or municipal clerk, and that late filings result in invalid nominations.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Presidential Preference Primaries And Deadlines For Minor Party Nominations.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 605

6/2/2023

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections3/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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