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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 3175: Election of judges

Requiring the election of judges at the general election.

Summary

Provides that the top two vote-getters in a contested primary for a judicial position must appear on the general election ballot, even if one candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 3175), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

IntroducedJan 24, 2006
Out of committeestopped here
Passed House
Passed Senate
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Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)
Introduced: January 24, 2006 in the House
Last action: January 24, 2006

AN ACT Relating to the election of judges;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

Jan 24, 2006First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 3175 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 3175 (2009–10) Minority & women's business · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 3175 (2007–08) Community development · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 3175 (2003–04) Financial assistance/county · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

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