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OH SB279
Bill
Status
5/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Ingram
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AI Summary
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Delays the deadline for major political parties to certify their 2024 presidential and vice presidential candidates to Ohio's Secretary of State until the effective date of the bill.
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Allows parties to transmit certification by hand delivery, U.S. mail (certified, express, or ordinary), commercial carrier, facsimile, or electronic mail.
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Defines "major political party" according to section 3501.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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Applies retroactively to candidate certifications required under section 3505.10 and official ballot form certifications under section 3505.01 of the Revised Code for the 2024 general election.
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Designates the provision as remedial legislation intended to prevent major party presidential and vice presidential candidates from being inadvertently excluded from the ballot.
Legislative Description
To delay the deadline for a major political party to certify its presidential and vice presidential candidates to the Secretary of State for the 2024 general election.
Last Action
Introduced
5/28/2024