HR 3583 · 97th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Presidential Regional Primaries Act

Introduced 1981-05-13· Sponsored by Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on House Administration.(1981-05-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Presidential Regional Primaries Act - Prohibits any State from conducting a presidential primary election not in accordance with this Act. Establishes five regional primaries to be held in each presidential election year. Establishes the dates for such primaries. Requires the Federal Election Commission to prepare the list of candidates for each primary. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) voter qualifications; (2) convention delegates; (3) balloting; (4) State reimbursement; and (5) Federal Elections Commission duties, including a reporting requirement.…

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1 Republican