BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 6924: Primary system/gen election
Adopting a primary system in which the two candidates with the most votes qualify for the general election.
Summary
- This act is conditionally effective upon the United States Supreme Court holding I872 constitutional and reinstating the initiative in its entirety. References to "nominee" and "nomination" are removed from statute and are replaced by the terms "candidate" or "person qualified for the ballot." Minor party or independent candidates file for office and are placed on the primary ballot.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6924), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2008
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Darlene Fairley (D-32)
- Introduced
- February 6, 2008 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 8, 2008
AN ACT Relating to the adoption of a primary election system in which the two candidates with the most votes qualify for the general election;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Darlene Fairley (D-32)
4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- Referred to Ways & Means.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- Minority; do not pass.
- And refer to Ways & Means.
- GO - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.