Introduced
by
To eliminate the Republican presidential primary which would otherwise be held in February, 2004. It is widely expected that no Republican candidate will challenge President George W. Bush for the GOP nomination, making the primary election superfluous.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
To eliminate the Republican presidential primary which would otherwise be held in February, 2004. It is widely expected that no Republican candidate will challenge President George W. Bush for the GOP nomination, making the primary election superfluous. See also House Bill 4602, the House-passed substitute for which made much more dramatic changes in Michigan's presidential primary system. The passage of this bill in the House most likely means that bill is dead.
