2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 744

File Code: Elections Prior Year Introduction As: HB 248/00 - CGM
Sponsored By:
Delegates Kagan and Bronrott
Entitled:
Election Law - Deadlines for Filing Certificates of Candidacy - Extensions

Synopsis:

Extending the time frame for the filing of a certificate of candidacy before a primary election when an incumbent official dies within 7 days before the normal deadline; extending the filing deadline when an incumbent officeholder withdraws from the race following the normal filing deadline; defining specified terms; and limiting the filing extension for certificates of candidacy and certificates of withdrawals to the date that the appropriate central committee must file a certificate of designation.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/8
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
2/14
Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Cheryl C. Kagan, District 17
Delegate William A. Bronrott, District 16
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DEATH -see also- ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES; WRONGFUL DEATH.
ELECTIONS -see also- BALLOTS; CAMP FINANC; POL CANDS; VOTING
ELECTIONS, STATE BOARD OF
POLITICAL CANDIDATES
PUBLIC OFFICIALS -see also- ATTY GEN; COMP; CO ADMIN; etc
TIME
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 33 Election Code
( 5-302 , 5-303 , 5-502 , 5-901 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered