HOUSE BILL 239

File Code: Elections

Sponsored By:

Delegates Kagan, Riley, Bronrott, Bobo, Benson, Dobson, and Cryor

Entitled:

Election Law - Certificate of Candidacy - Death of Incumbent - Extension of Filing Deadline

Synopsis:

Extending the deadline for the filing of a certificate of candidacy in the event of the death, within 7 days of the filing deadline, of specified incumbent officeholders.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/3

First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.

2/22

Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Cheryl C. Kagan, District 17

Delegate Joanne C. Benson, District 24

Delegate Elizabeth Bobo, District 12B

Delegate William A. Bronrott, District 16

Delegate Jean B. Cryor, District 15

Delegate Michael V. Dobson, District 43

Delegate B. Daniel Riley, District 34

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DEATH -see also- ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES; WRONGFUL DEATH.

ELECTIONS -see also- BALLOTS; CAMP FINANC; POL CANDS; VOTING

POLITICAL CANDIDATES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 33 Election Code

( 5-303 , 5-502 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered