Introduced
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To make it a felony to sign a ballot access petition with multiple names. Also, to make it a misdemeanor to sign a petition with a name other than one’s own, make a false statement in a certificate on a petition, or falsely sign a petition as a circulator. This would affect nominating petitions, qualifying petitions, petitions to form a new political party, and recall petitions.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 94 to 13 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To make it a felony to sign a ballot access petition with multiple names. Also, to make it a misdemeanor to sign a petition with a name other than one’s own, make a false statement in a certificate on a petition, or falsely sign a petition as a circulator. This would affect nominating petitions, qualifying petitions, petitions to form a new political party, and recall petitions.
Passed in the House 95 to 12 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
