HOUSE BILL 245

File Code: Elections

Sponsored By:

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

Entitled:

Election Laws - Filing Deadline for Certificate of Candidacy - Late Withdrawal

Synopsis:

Extending the period for the filing of a certificate of candidacy, and for the withdrawal of candidates, when the incumbent candidate withdraws from the election contest after the close of the filing deadline, but before the date of the withdrawal deadline.

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:

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

POLITICAL CANDIDATES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 33 Election Code

( 5-302 , 5-303 , 5-502 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered