SB 5273.E - DIGEST |
(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 1/30/19) |
Changes the dates for the presidential primary; and for the secretary of state to propose an alternative date for the primary, including to coordinate a regional primary with Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, or Utah. |
Prohibits the proposed date from being before the earliest date permitted by the national rules of the major political parties. |
Requires each party to determine which candidates are to be placed on the presidential primary ballot for that party. |
Requires a ballot, if requested by a party chair, to contain a place for a voter to indicate a preference for having delegates to the party's national convention remain uncommitted. |