HB 525-FN (1991): relative to appealing recounts in town elections.
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HB 525-FN (1991)
relative to appealing recounts in town elections.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1991. On May 21, 1991 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bass. On May 21, 1991 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Emerton (Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB
- March 28, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB
Votes
- May 21, 1991, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
- May 21, 1991, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ23,P294
- February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 20, 1991: HEARING FEB20 10:30 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
- February 27, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR06 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- March 6, 1991: PASSED; HJ40,P725 + 739
- March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS
- March 28, 1991: HEARING MAR28 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: PUB AFFAIRS
- May 21, 1991: SEN BASS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER, MA VV; SEN BASS MOVED ITL, MA VV
- May 21, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ27,P443