HB 444 (1991): relative to requesting a vote by secret ballot at town meetings.

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HB 444 (1991)

relative to requesting a vote by secret ballot at town meetings.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McKinney (Rock 23) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ23,P290
  • February 7, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 13, 1991: HEARING FEB13 11:30 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • March 7, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR19 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 19, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ53A,P1116

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