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- Referred to elections
- Referred to elections
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Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to requiring that provisions governing the nomination and designation of candidates be liberally construed to avoid the disqualification of candidates not inconsistent with substantial compliance therewith and the prevention of fraud
Purpose of bill
To establish a standard of substantial compliance with election law provisions, relating to nomination and designation of candidates to public office, in order to avoid frivolous disqualification of candidates, where there is no fraud.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 6-100 of the election law. Provides for liberal construction of nomination petition requirements so as to preclude non-fraudulent frivolous errors from being a basis for court invalidation of the nominating petitions.
Justification
Strict construction of election law requirements have imposed an undue burden and produced. unfair results, all to the chilling detriment of the entire nominating process.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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