SB 370 - This act would address the issue of what happens when a candidate for office withdraws or dies.

Provisions are made in the event a candidate who is an incumbent or the only candidate dies or withdraws. Before the 8th Tuesday prior to the primary, new candidates may file. After the 8th Tuesday before the primary, a vacancy exists on the general election ballot (filled by party nominating committee).

There are other provisions and time periods which address when a party nominating committee may select a party candidate for nomination to an office on the primary ballot.

This act makes other changes, which includes allowing a candidate to withdraw after the certification date for office, up to the 6th Tuesday before the election, if the candidate agrees to pay for additional ballot printing costs.

MARGARET J. TOALSON