2018 House Bill 6193

Revise candidate “affidavit of identity” details

Introduced in the House

June 12, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Julie Calley (R-87)

To revise the “affidavit of identity” that candidates for state and local offices must file. The bill would eliminate a requirement that a candidate disclose the number of years of residence in the state and county, and add a statement that the candidate meets the constitutional and statutory qualifications for the office sought. The bill would also delete requirement that the candidate state whether or not he or she is using the name the individual was given at birth.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics