HB 501 (1989): relative to a column on the general election and primary ballots for write-in candidates.

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HB 501 (1989)

relative to a column on the general election and primary ballots for write-in candidates.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 9–0. On March 2, 1989 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Oleson (Coos 7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT REV
  • February 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/7/89 DUE ON 3/14/89
  • February 16, 1989: HEARING 02/16/89 11:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT REV
  • February 22, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 3/2/89 VOTE ( 9-0;CC)
  • March 2, 1989: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ35, P764

Laws It Would Change

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