SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 1225

BYRepresentatives R. Fisher, McLean, Anderson, Wang, Miller and Ebersole; by request of Secretary of State

Clarifying the declaration of candidacy for precinct committee officer.

House Committe on State Government

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 21, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chairman; Thorsness, Vice Chairman; Conner, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:Sam Thompson (786-7754)

                  March 21, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, MARCH 21, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Candidates for public office must file declarations of candidacy.  Declarations of candidacy for precinct committee officer are similar to those required for other offices; it is suggested that a shorter form be specified.

SUMMARY:

A shorter form is specified for declarations of candidacy for precinct committee officer.  The declaration of candidacy is made gender-neutral.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Erica Nyberg, Secretary of State's office (pro)