2009 House Bill 5560

Revise candidate filing deadlines

Introduced in the House

Oct. 28, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Dian Slavens (D-21)

To establish that the candidate filing deadline for local offices will be the 12th Tuesday before the general election, or the 12th Tuesday before the primary election for races that have primaries.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Nov. 4, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 101 to 4 (details)

To establish that the candidate filing deadline for local offices will be the 12th Tuesday before the general election, or the 12th Tuesday before the primary election for races that have primaries.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 5, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight

Feb. 11, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.