2017 House Bill 4749

Increase candidate filing fees

Introduced in the House

June 13, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Tommy Brann (R-77)

To increase the filing fee required to be placed on the ballot as a candidate for county road commissioner, from $100 to $200, and make this un-refundable. A candidate may avoid this by collecting a sufficient number of 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 91 to 16 (details)

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

Received in the Senate

June 5, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform