Bill

A 2724

Relates to the number of signatures for independent nominating petitions

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 5 co-sponsors

Changes the required signatures for independent nominating petitions to qualify for the ballot, affecting independent candidates, petition circulators, and elections officials.

REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

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Bill Summary · A 2724

Summary of Assembly Bill A 2724

Overview

Assembly Bill A 2724 is a measure introduced on January 22, 2025 that relates to the number of signatures required for independent nominating petitions. The bill is currently in the Assembly’s Committee on Election Law, indicating it is at the early, legislative-stage review process.

What the bill would do

The bill would modify the threshold of signatures needed for independent candidates to qualify for the ballot via nominating petitions.
Specific details such as the exact signature counts, how the threshold would be calculated, and whether thresholds vary by office or other factors are not provided in the available summary. The primary stated purpose is to adjust the number of signatures required for independent nominees.

Key provisions (as far as is known)

Revisions to the “signature threshold” for independent nominating petitions.
The measure falls under the jurisdiction of the Election Law framework, suggesting changes would pertain to ballot access rules and petitioning processes.

Note: The exact numeric changes, any phased timelines, or special-case exemptions are not included in the provided information.

Who would be affected

Independent candidates seeking ballot access through nominating petitions.
Petition circulators and organizers who collect signatures.
Elections administrators responsible for validating petitions and certifying candidates.
Voters supporting independent candidates, as ballot access rules influence which candidates appear on ballots.

Legislative history and status

Introduced: January 22, 2025.
Status: Referred to the Election Law committee (listed twice in the provided actions, both on the same date).
There is no information in the current summary about passage, amendments, or final disposition.

Related and companion measures

Related Assembly bills from prior sessions: A 8683 and A 3312.
Companion measures in the Senate: S 1870 (listed as a companion).
The existence of multiple related bills suggests ongoing consideration of ballot access thresholds for independents across sessions.

Next steps and timeline

As an Election Law bill, A 2724 would typically advance to hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Assembly before moving to the Senate (or other legislative milestones) if it continues to progress.
Further details, including the exact signature counts and any office-specific rules, would be available in the bill’s text and any subsequent fiscal or legal analyses.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize potential policy impacts for specific stakeholder groups or compare it with the related companion bills (S 1870) and prior-session measures.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.