BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1310: Presidential primary
Concerning the presidential primary.
Summary
- Changes the date of the presidential primary from late May to the second Tuesday in March.
- Permits political parties, rather than the Secretary of State, to choose which candidates will appear on primary ballots.
- Allows party chairs to request that voters be able to indicate a preference for having delegates to the party's national convention remain uncommitted.
- Makes changes or clarifications to other aspects of presidential primaries.
From the House Bill Analysis 2019 (HB 1310), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 18, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Javier Valdez (D-46)
- Introduced
- January 18, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Companion bill
- ESB 5273
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to the presidential primary;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Javier Valdez (D-46)
6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
HB 1310 in other sessions
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- HB 1310 (2015–16) NFPA, bldg code council/stds
- HB 1310 (2013–14) Retail carryout bags
- HB 1310 (2011–12) Dental therapists
- HB 1310 (2009–10) Check cashers and sellers