2008 Senate Bill 1 (Alternative Primary Ballot Access for Candidates)

Public Act 57 of 2008

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• Introduced by Sen. Michael S. Sanchez on January 16, 2008, to allow candidates who fail to receive sufficient votes at their political party's preprimary nominating convention to collect additional signatures in order to get on the ballot for the primary election.
  • Referred to the Senate Committees' Committee on January 16, 2008.
  • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 16, 2008.
  • Referred to the Senate Judicary Committee on January 22, 2008.
  • Reported to the Senate on February 1, 2008.
• Passed in the Senate (34 to 0) on February 1, 2008. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on February 2, 2008.
  • Referred to the House Consumers and Public Affairs Committee on February 2, 2008.
  • Referred to the House Voters and Elections Committee on February 9, 2008.
  • Reported to the House on February 10, 2008.
• Passed in the House (65 to 1) on February 10, 2008. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Bill Richardson on February 29, 2008.

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Introduced by Sen. Michael S. Sanchez on January 16, 2008. Passed in the Senate (34 to 0) on February 1, 2008. New Comment