HB 424 (1991): relative to the qualifications for a state representative to hold office.

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HB 424 (1991)

relative to the qualifications for a state representative to hold office.

  • 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 February 25, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 7, 1991. On March 7, 1991 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/13/1991” on a voice vote. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Vaughn (Rock 27) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Syracusa (Rock 26)
  • Rep. Chase (Rock 28)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 25, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 1991, House: Special Order to 03/13/1991 — voice vote, passed
  • March 13, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ16,P151
  • February 7, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 19, 1991: ==CANCELLED==HEARING FEB19 10:30 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • February 25, 1991: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB25 10:30 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR07 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 7, 1991: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP VAUGHN; HJ42,P767
  • March 7, 1991: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR13, REP GROSS MA VV; HJ42,P825
  • March 13, 1991: REP VAUGHN MOVED TO RE-REF, THEN WITHDREW MOTION; ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ51,P1047

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1130 (1994): relative to the qualifications for a state representative to hold office.

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