2014 Senate Bill 1159

Revise GOP presidential primary date

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Randy Richardville (R-17)

To require the Republican presidential primary election to be conducted on the third Tuesday in March, rather than on the fourth Tuesday in February as currently required.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections

Dec. 11, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 11, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics