BILL · 2003–04 SESSION
HB 3177: Qualifying primary act
Enacting the Qualifying Primary Act.
Summary
- Creates a qualifying primary, in which the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election.
From the House Bill Analysis (HB 3177), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2004
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Brian Hatfield (D-19)
- Introduced
- February 4, 2004 in the House
- Last action
- February 4, 2004
- Requested by
- State agency
- Companion bill
- SSB 6453
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to a qualifying primary;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Brian Hatfield (D-19)
6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to State Government.
HB 3177 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 3177 (2009–10) Affordable housing/funds
- HB 3177 (2007–08) Expenditure limit committee
- HB 3177 (2005–06) HVAC/R mechanics