WV HB2172 | 2008 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-01-09 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Status: Introduced on January 9 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-01-09 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide that candidates for statewide political office belonging to the party with the most registered voters in the state, or in the case of congressional elections, then belonging to the political party with the most registered voters in the congressional district, be placed in a preeminent position on the election ballot. The bill also charges the Secretary of State with the duty of determining officially which party has the most registered voters.
Title
Providing that candidates for statewide political office belonging to the party with the most registered voters in the state be placed in a preeminent position on the election ballot
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-09 | To House Judiciary | |
| 2008-01-09 | Introduced in House | |
| 2008-01-09 | To Judiciary | |
| 2008-01-09 | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2172&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
