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HB540

Elections; changes definition of 'party' or 'political party.'

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Nick Freitas (R)

Session:
2018 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Elections; definition of "party" or "political party."

Changes the definition of "party" or "political party" to mean an organization of citizens of the Commonwealth that, at either of the two preceding statewide general elections, received at least three percent of the total vote cast for any statewide office filled in that election. Currently, to be defined as a party or political party, such an organization must receive at least 10 percent of the total vote cast for any statewide office filled at either of the two preceding statewide general elections. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/08/2018 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100144D
  • 01/08/2018 - House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
  • 01/22/2018 - House: Assigned P & E sub: Subcommittee #2
  • 01/31/2018 - House: Impact statement from DPB (HB540)
  • 02/01/2018 - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (5-Y 1-N)
  • 02/13/2018 - House: Left in Privileges and Elections

Full text and vote history:

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