| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee | |
HB 1831
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Modifying the dates of an election cycle.
Sponsors: Representatives Hunt, Armstrong, Appleton, Miloscia, Priest, Green, Ormsby, Williams, Hudgins, Condotta, Moeller and Chase.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/13/07
Staff: Alison Hellberg (786-7152).
Background:
Chapter 42.17 RCW governs campaign financing, lobbyist reporting, political advertising and
electioneering communications, reporting of public officials' financial affairs, and campaign
contribution limits.
For purposes of this chapter, "election cycle" is defined as the period beginning on December 1
after the date of the last previous general election for the office that the candidate seeks and
ending on November 30 after the next election for the office. In the case of a special election to
fill a vacancy in an office, "election cycle" means the period beginning the day the vacancy
occurs and ending on November 30 after the special election.
Summary of Bill:
"Election cycle" is defined as the period beginning on January 1 after the date of the last
previous general election for the office that the candidate seeks and ending on December 31 after
the next election for the office. In the case of a special election to fill a vacancy in an office,
"election cycle" means the period beginning the day the vacancy occurs and ending on
December 31 after the special election.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.