Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 976 — Candidates in elections; method of nominating for office.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Prohibits political parties from selecting a nomination method for its candidates for statewide or General Assembly district office, the U.S. House of Representatives, or the U.S. Senate that has the practical effect of excluding participation in the nomination process by otherwise eligible active duty military personnel or by individuals who are unable to attend meetings because of injuries suffered in military service.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

36 added · 40 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 976 clarify how political parties can nominate their candidates, particularly for General Assembly districts. Now, if a district has multiple incumbents from the same party, a primary election is required for nominations, unless all incumbents agree to another method. This change aims to ensure a more democratic process by promoting primaries, allowing party members a greater say in candidate selection. Ultimately, these adjustments could lead to a more competitive political environment and better representation of party members' preferences.

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976 Offered January 19, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 24.2-509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to party to determine method of nominating its candidates for office;
976 Senate Amendments in [ ] -- February 9, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 24.2-509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to party to determine method of nominating its candidates for office;
---------- Patron-- DeSteph ---------- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Senator DeSteph ---------- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
No political party, through its duly constituted authorities, shall determine that its candidates for statewide or General Assembly district office, the U.S.
No political party, through its duly constituted authorities, shall determine that its candidates  [ for a general election  ] for statewide or General Assembly district office, the U.S.
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Action History

  1. Passed by temporarily

  2. Passed by for the day

  3. Passed by temporarily

  4. Printed as engrossed 18105596D-E

  5. Engrossed by Senate as amended SB976E

  6. Amendment by Senator DeSteph agreed to

  7. Reading of amendment waived

  8. Read second time

  9. Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

  10. Presented and ordered printed 18105596D

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

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Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 976 do?
Prohibits political parties from selecting a nomination method for its candidates for statewide or General Assembly district office, the U.S. House of Representatives, or the U.S. Senate that has the practical effect of excluding participation in the nomination process by otherwise eligible active duty military personnel or by individuals who are unable to attend meetings because of injuries suffered in military service.
Who sponsors SB 976?
SB 976 is sponsored by Bill DeSteph.
What is the current status of SB 976?
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.
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