2017 House Bill 4810

Increase candidate filing fees

Introduced in the House

July 12, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Robert Kosowski (D-16)

To increase the filing fee required to be placed on the ballot as a candidate for county commissioner, from $100 to $200, and make this non-refundable. A candidate may avoid this by collecting a sufficient number of voter signatures on a filing petition.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

May 15, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 5, 2018

Passed in the House 91 to 17 (details)

To make the filing fee required to be placed on the ballot as a candidate for county commissioner non-refundable. A candidate may avoid this by collecting a sufficient number of voter signatures on a filing petition.

Received in the Senate

June 6, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform