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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1209

HB 1209: Candidate residency reqrmnts

Concerning the requirements for filing for an elective office.

Summary

  • Qualifications for Appearing on Ballot . A person filing a declaration of candidacy for an office must have the qualifications specified by law for a person who may be elected to the office. The name of a candidate for an office shall not appear on a ballot for that office unless the candidate is, at the time of filing for the office, properly registered to vote in the geographic area represented by the office.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1209), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 1991
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-35)
Introduced
January 23, 1991 in the House
Last action
January 13, 1992
Companion bill
SB 5156
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1209, SHB 1209

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-35)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Peggy Johnson R-35

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 14, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1209
94 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56020
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Absent (2)

Excused (2)

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History

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HB 1209 in other sessions

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