01.29.2013 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill favorable report with amendments. The amendments allow a county to opt out of combining voter registration and election commission offices; allows the county to alter the number of members serving on the county election board by ordinance; and allows political parties to select their nominees by convention instead of primaries.
01.22.2013 The House Judiciary committee adjourned debate on this bill.
01.16.2013 The House Judiciary Election and Ethics Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Imposes requirements regarding statements of candidacy, statements of economic interests, and nominating candidates.