BILL · 2003–04 SESSION
HB 3203: Semiclosed primary
Creating a semiclosed primary.
Summary
- Creates a semi-closed primary with party registration.
- Requires each major political party to decide by May 31 whether to allow unaffiliated voters to vote in its primary.
From the House Bill Analysis (HB 3203), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2004
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Joe McDermott (D-34)
- Introduced
- February 17, 2004 in the House
- Last action
- February 17, 2004
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to a semiclosed primary;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to State Government.
HB 3203 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 3203 (2009–10) Health care authority
- HB 3203 (2007–08) Nursing facility residents
- HB 3203 (2005–06) Liquified natural gas