BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 5045: Ballot names rotation method
Revising ballot rotation methods.
Summary
- Revises the procedure for the ballot and voter pamphlet order of appearance for candidates by instituting a determination by lot of the single order in which the names will appear. Repeals RCW 29.30.040.
From the Bill Digest (SB 5045), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 13, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Don Benton (R-17)
- Introduced
- January 13, 1997 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 5045 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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