Bill: HB 3005, 84(R) - 2015
Committee
House Elections
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| 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.
