Write-in candidates: fees.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies the rules regarding fees for write-in candidates in California elections. Currently, fees are prohibited except for city office candidates. This bill removes the prohibition, allowing for the potential imposition of fees for write-in candidates running for other offices. It’s a technical amendment to the Elections Code.
Key provisions
- Removes the prohibition on fees for write-in candidates.
- Specifically addresses Section 8604 of the Elections Code.
- Allows for fees to be applied to write-in candidates.
- Excludes fees for candidates running for city office.
Who is affected
- Write-in candidates
- California voters
- Local election officials
Notable changes
- Changes the Elections Code to allow for the possibility of fees for write-in candidates.
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