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MO HB1403

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 115.124, RSMo, relating to nonpartisan elections in political subdivisions and special districts (excluding municipal elections)

  • Requires election authorities to hold elections as scheduled if the number of candidates originally filing for an office exceeds the available positions, even if candidates subsequently withdraw to equal the number of positions

  • Allows election authorities to conduct random drawings to determine ballot order for candidates filing declarations of candidacy before 5:00 p.m. on the first day of filing, with candidates drawing numbers at the time of filing

  • Establishes procedures for candidate filing lines and order determination, with names of first-day candidates listed in ascending order of randomly drawn numbers when a drawing is conducted

  • Designates the legislation as the "Andrew Jackson Vote Restoration Act"

Legislative Description

Establishes the Andrew Jackson Vote Restoration Act which requires certain elections to be held even if the number of candidates filing for a position is equal to the number of positions available

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Elections1/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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