2005 House Bill 5082

Revise third party presidential candidate filing deadline

Introduced in the House

Aug. 10, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Leon Drolet (R-33)

To revise the filing deadline for third party presidential candidates. They would have to file at least 60 days before the general election.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Elections, and Ethics

Feb. 22, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 7, 2006

Passed in the House 59 to 46 (details)

Received

To give the bill immediate effect.

Failed in the House 57 to 49 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 8, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform