Bill

HB 3005

84(R) - 2015
House Elections
House Elections
Elections

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Jodie Laubenberg

Bill Caption

Relating to the deadlines for certain processes and procedures involving an election.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

This legislation would amend the Education and Election Codes to change and clarify certain deadlines for certain processes and procedures involving an election. 

Specifically:

  • A write-in candidate may not withdraw from the election after the 71st day before election day.
  • A write-in candidate may not withdraw from an election after 5 p.m. of the fifth day after the deadline for filing a declaration of write-in candidacy.

Vote Recommendation Notes

We remain neutral on this legislation. This bill clarifies certain deadlines for election purposes. Due to this bill not weighing in any way on our principles for which we analyze bills, we are neutral.