BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2731: Ballot/2 or fewer candidates

Concerning candidates appearing on the ballot when two or fewer candidates file.

Summary

Eliminates primaries for partisan offices when no more than two candidates have filed for the position.
Makes the individual political contribution limit for a candidate's election applicable to a primary that has been cancelled.

From the House Bill Analysis 2016 (HB 2731), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to candidates appearing on the ballot when two or fewer candidates file;

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

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 19, 2016First reading, referred to State Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

HB 2731 (2025–26) Cannabis/local laws · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2731 (2019–20) Student concussion reports · Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 2020
HB 2731 (2017–18) Collection of medical debt · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2731 (2013–14) Industrial insurance audits · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2731 (2011–12) Gold & silver legal tender · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2731 (2009–10) At-risk children program · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 231, Laws of 2010
HB 2731 (2007–08) Current agricultural uses · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2731 (2005–06) Teachers/advanced cert & edu · Did not pass · died in committee