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MS HB409

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark DuVall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Nonpartisan County Elections Act" making all county offices nonpartisan, prohibiting candidates from campaigning or qualifying based on party affiliation
  • Prohibits political parties and affiliated committees from fundraising, making contributions, or publicly endorsing candidates for nonpartisan county offices
  • Requires candidates for county office to file intent and pay filing fees 60 days before the general election, with fees ranging from $10 (coroner, constable) to $100 (district attorney)
  • Candidate names for county offices must be listed alphabetically on ballots with no party affiliation shown, grouped separately as nonpartisan county elections
  • If no candidate receives a majority in the general election, a runoff between the top two vote-getters must be held three weeks later

Legislative Description

Nonpartisan County Elections Act; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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