2017 House Bill 4750

Increase candidate filing fees

Introduced in the House

June 13, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-89)

To increase the filing fee required to be placed on the ballot as a candidate for county offices, from $100 to $200, and make this un-refundable. A candidate may avoid this by collecting a sufficient number of registered voter signatures on a filing petition.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

May 15, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 30, 2018

Passed in the House 90 to 17 (details)

To make the $100 filing fee required to be placed on the ballot as a candidate for county offices non-refundable. A candidate may avoid this by collecting a sufficient number of registered voter signatures on a filing petition.

Received in the Senate

June 5, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform