HB 17-1088

HB 17-1088 is a Colorado bill that was signed into law. It introduces new rules for verifying signatures on candidate petitions and allows candidates to fix any issues with their petitions if there are problems. The bill also sets up procedures for candidates to correct errors in the paperwork they need to submit when running for office. This affects anyone who wants to run as a major or minor party candidate in Colorado by requiring them to follow stricter signature verification processes starting in 2018. Since it has been signed, these new rules are now in effect and must be followed by candidates.

Official Summary

Commencing in 2018, section 1 of the bill requires signature verification for candidate petitions that are required to be filed with the secretary of state's office, describes the processes by which signatures are evaluated and candidates given an opportunity to cure a signature that is not verified, and authorizes the secretary of state to promulgate rules regarding such signature verification. Section 2 creates a procedure by which a major or minor party candidate who is required to file his or her petition with the secretary of state's office may cure errors or insufficiencies regarding circulator affidavits. Section 2 directs the secretary to promulgate rules to implement the cure process.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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