-Caveat Lector- Just another attempt by the DemocRats and Repubs to ensure that the "keys" to freedom are not duplicated, and to maintain the security of the locks to our shackles. Bard Visit me at: The Center for Exposing Corruption in the Federal Government http://www.xld.com/public/center/center.htm Federal Government defined: ....a benefit/subsidy protection racket! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 18, 1999 12:43 AM To: LPC announcements list Subject: LPC RELEASE: Ballot access bill -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 ================================================= NEWS FROM THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 900 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 449-3941 ================================================= For immediate release: June 18, 1999 ================================================= For additional information: Juan Ros, Executive Director Phone: (818) 506-0200 Mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.ca.lp.org/ ================================================= Libertarians fight 'third party killer' ballot access bill SACRAMENTO -- A ballot access bill winding through the Legislature would damage the third party movement in California, increase the competitive advantage held by Democrats and Republicans, and eliminate alternative choices for voters at the polls, the Libertarian Party of California announced today. The bill, SB 365 by Senator John Lewis (R-Orange), would create a burden for third parties by complicating the signature gathering procedure for candidates. The bill passed the Senate on May 25 and is scheduled in the Assembly Elections Committee on Monday, June 21, at 4PM. "This bill is a true 'third party killer,'" charged Libertarian state executive director Juan Ros. "Third party candidates will have a much tougher time getting on the ballot, unlike Democrats and Republicans. SB 365 would set the third party movement back years while giving voters fewer options on the ballot." Under current law, candidates may collect signatures in lieu of paying a fee when filing a declaration of candidacy. In addition, all candidates are required to collect a certain number of nominating signatures. Signatures collected in lieu of the filing fee also count towards the nominating signature requirement. Under SB 365, that "dual-use" of signatures would be eliminated. Candidates would be forced to collect signatures twice, during two separate time periods, and the signatures would be counted independently of each other for purposes of meeting the required amounts. "Collecting signatures from voters is difficult enough once, let alone having to do it twice," Ros noted. "Since most third party candidates avoid paying the filing fee, eliminating the dual-use of signatures is tantamount to political and electoral murder," Ros added. The Green and Reform Parties have also stepped forward to oppose SB 365. "We welcome the help of other third parties in defeating this terrible piece of legislation," Ros said. The California Association of Clerks and Election Officials, which is sponsoring the bill, wants to simplify the filing process and avoid confusion for candidates. "Unfortunately, this bill will only increase confusion by requiring more paperwork, more signatures, and more filing," Ros pointed out. 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