HB 675 (1989): to eliminate straight ticket voting.

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HB 675 (1989)

to eliminate straight ticket voting.

  • 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 March 7, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 8–4. On March 16, 1989 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Toomey (Hills 27) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Arnesen (Graf 7)
  • Rep. Woodburn (Coos 6)
  • Rep. McCann (Hills 31)
  • Rep. Lozeau (Hills 25)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • March 16, 1989, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/9/89 DUE ON 3/14/89
  • March 7, 1989: HEARING 03/07/89 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • March 8, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR:3/16/89 VOTE (8-4); MIN REPORT OTP
  • March 16, 1989: REP ELLEN DUBE SUB OTP, RC(95-244), ML; ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV HJ47, P1299-1302

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 520 (1994): eliminating straight ticket voting on the ballot.
  • SB 799 (1994): eliminating straight ticket voting on the ballot.
  • HB 390 (1993): to limit the terms of office for the members of the United States Congress from New Hampshire.
  • HB 448 (1993): to define total expenditures made during a state primary campaign.

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