FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 658

                                  C 133 L 87

BYRepresentatives Appelwick, Sanders, P. King and May

Prescribing a nonnotarized filing form for precinct committeeman.

House Committe on Constitution, Elections & Ethics

Senate Committee on Judiciary

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Each candidate desiring to have his or her name printed on a ballot for any office, other than the office of president or vice president or an office in a jurisdiction in which ownership of property is a prerequisite for voting, must file a declaration and affidavit of candidacy.  The form of the declaration and affidavit is prescribed by law.

SUMMARY:

A new form is prescribed for a declaration of candidacy for the office of precinct committeeman.  The form is similar to the form for other offices but does not contain a portion which must be notarized.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 95   0

      Senate    48     0

EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987