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IN HB1008
Bill
Status
2/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
David Ober
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AI Summary
HB 1008 Summary
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Extends the candidate withdrawal deadline from July 15 to August 1 for general and municipal elections, allowing additional time for candidates to withdraw before ballots are finalized.
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Establishes a new process for filling candidate vacancies occurring between noon July 15 and noon August 1 through a caucus of precinct committeemen, with vacancies to be filled by noon August 15.
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Prohibits filling candidate vacancies that occur after noon August 1; the withdrawn candidate's name remains on the ballot in such cases.
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Makes state party conventions optional for nominating presidential electors and selecting national convention delegates; if the convention does not perform these functions, they shall be completed per state party rules.
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Directs the legislative council to study straight ticket voting during the 2015 legislative interim and issue findings by November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Various election law matters. Provides that a candidate vacancy due to the withdrawal of a candidate that occurs after noon July 15 and before noon August 1 is filled by a caucus of precinct committeemen of the political party and election district having the candidate vacancy. Provides that notice of such a caucus must be given in accordance with the rules of the political party having the candidate vacancy. Requires such a candidate vacancy to be filled by not later than noon, August 15. Provides that a candidate vacancy due to the withdrawal of a candidate that occurs later than
Last Action
Amendment #5 (Walker) prevailed; voice vote
4/13/2015