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ID H0433

Bill

Status

Passed

3/31/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the filing deadline for write-in candidate declarations of intent from 14 days to 28 days before the election
  • Requires write-in candidates to file declarations of intent with the secretary of state for federal, state, or legislative district offices, and with the county clerk for county offices
  • Prohibits the use of stickers or devices other than handwriting to vote for write-in candidates in counties using optical scan ballots
  • Declares that write-in votes will not be counted unless a declaration of intent has been filed indicating the candidate desires the office and is legally qualified to serve

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise requirements for declaration of intent for write-in candidates.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 162 Effective: 03/31/10

3/31/2010

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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