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HB 0520 -	Elections - Non-Partisan Candidates Must File Earlier
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Tracking Level:

Neutral

Sponsor:

Houston Gaines

Last Action:

3/10/2020 - House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

House Committee:

Governmental Affairs

Assigned To:

Elections	Next Bill
Todd Edwards	Next Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation
This bill requires candidates seeking election in a nonpartisan race to file on the 35th week prior to the election. Current laws requires on 11 weeks.

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