California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1632 — Elections: write-in candidates.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Existing law generally prohibits requiring a write-in candidate for office to pay a fee or charge. Existing law requires other candidates to pay a filing fee or to submit a petition containing signatures of registered voters instead of a filing fee, as specified. This bill would require a write-in candidate for a voter-nominated office who advances to the general election to pay the prescribed filing fee in order to appear on the general election ballot.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E. & R. Read second time and amended.

  5. Referred to Com. on E. & R.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Dababneh · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Dababneh

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1632 do?
Existing law generally prohibits requiring a write-in candidate for office to pay a fee or charge. Existing law requires other candidates to pay a filing fee or to submit a petition containing signatures of registered voters instead of a filing fee, as specified. This bill would require a write-in candidate for a voter-nominated office who advances to the general election to pay the prescribed filing fee in order to appear on the general election ballot.
Who sponsors AB 1632?
AB 1632 is sponsored by Dababneh.
What is the current status of AB 1632?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track AB 1632?
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