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Legislation


1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 477

File Code: Elections
Sponsored By:
Delegate Arnick
Entitled:
Elections - Candidates - Active Campaigning

Synopsis:

Requiring that a certificate of candidacy be accompanied by a sworn affidavit called the "serious candidate affidavit" indicating that a candidate will actively campaign for at least 7 days in the year 2000; authorizing an exemption at the discretion of the appropriate board; requiring a $500 fee for failure to file an affidavit; providing for the effective date and termination of the Act; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/10
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
3/1
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ELECTIONS -see also- BALLOTS; CAMP FINANC; POL CANDS; VOTING
ELECTIONS SUPERVISORS
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
POLITICAL CANDIDATES
SUNSET
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 33 Election Code
( 5-304 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered
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