The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 1156, seeks to amend section 9-453b of the general statutes to enhance the recognition of minor parties in the electoral process. Specifically, the bill stipulates that if a minor party candidate for a state-wide office has received at least one percent of the vote in the most recent election, candidates in any municipality or district will be permitted to petition to appear on the ballot under the name of that minor party.

This change aims to facilitate the participation of minor parties in local elections by allowing them to leverage their state-wide recognition for nominating petitions. The bill emphasizes the importance of minor party representation and seeks to streamline the process for candidates affiliated with these parties to gain ballot access at various levels of government.