HB 196-FN (1991): relative to a tie vote in town elections.

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HB 196-FN (1991)

relative to a tie vote in town elections.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 9–2. On February 13, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. E. Clark (Ches 3) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ11,P89
  • January 22, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN22 DUE ON FEB26
  • January 29, 1991: HEARING JAN29 10:30 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • February 7, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB13 (VOTE 9-2)
  • February 13, 1991: REP E. CLARK SUBST OTP, ML VV; ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ24,P329

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