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HB 0520 -	Elections; change date of nonpartisan general elections

Tracking Level:

Watch

Sponsor:

Houston Gaines

Last Action:

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

House Committee:

Governmental Affairs

Assigned To:

Elections and Appointments

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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

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SUMMARY:

LC 28 9046

Would require candidates seeking election in a nonpartisan race to file on the Monday of the 35th week prior to the election. Current law requires on the 11th week prior to election.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

July 1, 2020, if passed.

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