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ID H0128

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Local Government Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Candidates for partisan offices may withdraw by filing a notarized statement with the officer who received their declaration of candidacy, including candidate identification, office sought, and withdrawal reason
  • Filing officer must immediately notify the appropriate party central committee of the withdrawal
  • Withdrawal deadlines are 45 days before a general election, the eighth Friday preceding a primary election, or September 7, whichever applies
  • Filing fees paid by candidates are not refunded upon withdrawal
  • Candidates who withdraw cannot be appointed to fill a vacancy except when the vacancy results from the death of a previous candidate

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions relating to the withdrawal of candidacy.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2015 Session Law Chapter 155 Effective: 07/01/2015

3/26/2015

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/27/2015
State Affairs2/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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