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MO HB1039
Bill
Status
4/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tony Dugger
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum filing fee for presidential primary candidates from a fixed $1,000 to up to $10,000, with the exact amount to be set by each established political party through its bylaws or rules
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Candidates unable to pay the filing fee may alternatively submit a sworn statement of inability to pay along with a petition signed by at least 5,000 registered Missouri voters
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Filing requests must be submitted to the secretary of state between the 15th and 11th Tuesday prior to the presidential primary (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. respectively)
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Candidates may withdraw from the ballot by filing a sworn written statement with the secretary of state by 5:00 p.m. on the 11th Tuesday before the primary election
Legislative Description
Allows established political parties to set the filing fee for presidential candidates in an amount up to $10,000
Last Action
Placed on Informal Calendar
5/8/2015