nomination petitions; filing period
This bill amends existing laws regarding when candidates must file their nomination papers for various elections in Arizona. It changes the filing periods for both partisan and nonpartisan candidates, providing specific deadlines based on the type of election.
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HB 2127 — nomination petitions; filing period
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6Enacted
This bill died with 54th Legislature - 1st Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill modifies nomination petition filing periods for candidates in Arizona elections.
This bill amends existing laws regarding when candidates must file their nomination papers for various elections in Arizona. It changes the filing periods for both partisan and nonpartisan candidates, providing specific deadlines based on the type of election.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
25 added · 32 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to HB 2127 simplify the nomination process for candidates running for office. Specifically, the new version removes certain declarations related to signing nomination petitions for multiple candidates and addresses about the use of post office boxes. This matters because it streamlines the forms candidates need to submit, potentially making it easier for them to register and participate in elections.
HB2127 - 541R - IH Ver REFERENCEHouse TITLE:Engrossed State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fourth Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2127 AN ACT amending sections 16-311, 16-314 and 16-341, Arizona Revised Statutes;
nomination petitions;
filing period State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fourth Legislature First Regular Session HB 2127 Introduced by Representative Thorpe AN ACT amending sections 16-311, 16-314 and 16-341, Arizona Revised Statutes;
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The bill amends Arizona's nomination procedures by changing filing deadlines and clarifying definitions.
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Section 16-311
not less than ninety→ not less than one hundred twentyIncreases the minimum number of days before a primary election in which a candidate must file nomination papers from ninety to one hundred twenty days.
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Section 16-311
nor more than one hundred twenty→ nor more than one hundred fiftyIncreases the maximum number of days before a primary election in which a candidate must file nomination papers from one hundred twenty to one hundred fifty days.
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Section 16-314
not less than ninety→ not less than one hundred twentyIncreases the minimum number of days before an election in which a candidate must file a nomination petition from ninety to one hundred twenty days.
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Section 16-314
nor more than one hundred twenty→ nor more than one hundred fiftyIncreases the maximum number of days before an election in which a candidate must file a nomination petition from one hundred twenty to one hundred fifty days.
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Section 16-341
who is not a registered member of a political party that is recognized pursuant to this title→ who is not a registered member of a political party that is recognized pursuant to this title may be nominated as a candidate for public office otherwise than by primary electionClarifies the conditions under which a qualified elector may be nominated as a candidate for public office.
Action History
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Sponsors
- Bob Thorpe · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 36 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 15 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 23 | 36 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 38% | 60% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2127?
- HB 2127 is sponsored by Bob Thorpe.
- What is the current status of HB 2127?
- This bill died with 54th Legislature - 1st Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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