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2006 Senate Bill 6236: Changing election dates and deadlines
Introduced by Sen. Dave Schmidt (R) on January 6, 2006
To change the date of nominating primaries to the 3rd Tuesday of the August preceding the election. The bill also changes timeframes for special elections and filings for nonpartisan offices, requires that absentee ballots for overseas and military voters be mailed at least 30 days before elections, and changes several other timelines for elections. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee on January 9, 2006
Amendment offered by Sen. Jim Kastama, (D-Puyallup) (D) on January 20, 2006
To strike everything after the enacting clause and insert a new bill. S AMD 8.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 1, 2006
Changing election dates and deadlines.
Received in the House on February 2, 2006
Referred to the House State Government Operations and Accountability Committee on February 2, 2006
Amendment offered by Rep. Ed Orcutt (Kalama) (R) on February 28, 2006
To retain current law for the freeze period for soliciting and accepting campaign contributions. H AMD 1015. The amendment was withdrawn on 3/1/06.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on March 30, 2006
Changing election dates and deadlines.