BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1442: Election candidate names
Concerning names used by candidates in elections.
Summary
- Requires that candidates filing for public office use the name that appears on the candidate's voter registration for filing purposes.
- Requires that the ballot reflect the candidate's last name as it appears on the candidate's voter registration, but retains the candidate's ability to select the manner in which their first name appears on the ballot.
From the House Bill Report (HB 1442), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- IntroducedJan 22, 2019
- Out of committeeFeb 21, 2019
- Passed Housestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Keith Goehner (R-12)
- Introduced
- January 22, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- February 21, 2020
- Requested by
- State agency
- Companion bill
- SB 5509
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to names used by candidates in elections;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- SGOV - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
HB 1442 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1442 (2025–26) Gray wolf management
- HB 1442 (2023–24) Synthetic media
- HB 1442 (2021–22) Epidemic preparedness
- HB 1442 (2017–18) False academic credentials
- HB 1442 (2015–16) Ammunition and firearm parts
- HB 1442 (2013–14) Parimutuel locations
- HB 1442 (2011–12) Abortion/parent notification
- HB 1442 (2009–10) New small businesses