Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 263 — Form of ballot; party identification of candidates.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Provides that any candidate nominated by a political party or at a primary election shall be identified on the ballot by the name of his political party, unless a provision of a local charter provides to the contrary. Currently, only candidates for federal, statewide, and General Assembly offices are so identified. The bill contains a technical amendment. This bill was incorporated into

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

  2. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100617D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 263 do?
Provides that any candidate nominated by a political party or at a primary election shall be identified on the ballot by the name of his political party, unless a provision of a local charter provides to the contrary. Currently, only candidates for federal, statewide, and General Assembly offices are so identified. The bill contains a technical amendment. This bill was incorporated into
Who sponsors SB 263?
SB 263 is sponsored by David R. Suetterlein.
What is the current status of SB 263?
This bill died with 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 SB 263?
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