HB 378 (1989): relative to listing candidates on general election ballots.

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HB 378 (1989)

relative to listing candidates on general election ballots.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 24, 1989 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 7–5. On March 21, 1989 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Jacobson (Merr 2) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 1989, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • March 21, 1989, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT REV
  • January 31, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/31/89 DUE ON 03/07/89
  • February 8, 1989: HEARING 02/08/89 11:30 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT REV
  • March 9, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 3/21/89VOTE (7-5); MIN REPORT OTP
  • March 21, 1989: REP JACOBSON SUB OTP, RC(69-221), ML; ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV HJ51, P1504-06

Laws It Would Change

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