SB 690 - Reduces the Number of Signatures Required to Run for President - Virginia Key Vote
Emmett Hanger, Jr. voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- March 18, 2013
- Passage
- Feb. 19, 2013
- Senate Bill Passed
- Jan. 28, 2013
- Introduced
- Aug. 16, 2012
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Title: Reduces the Number of Signatures Required to Run for President
Signed by Governor Bob McDonnell
Title: Reduces the Number of Signatures Required to Run for President
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that reduces the number of signatures required for a presidential candidate to appear on a primary ballot.
Highlights:
- Reduces the total number of signatures by qualified voters required for a presidential candidate to appear on a primary ballot from 10,000 to 5,000 signatures and reduces the number of signatures required from each congressional district from 400 to 200 signatures per district (Sec. 1).
Title: Reduces the Number of Signatures Required to Run for President