HB 537 (1991): relative to elected county offices and the offices of executive councilor, state senator, and state representative.

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HB 537 (1991)

relative to elected county offices and the offices of executive councilor, state senator, and state representative.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • 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 kill it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 1991 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ23,P294
  • February 8, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 20, 1991: HEARING FEB20 11:30 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR07 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • March 7, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ42,P770

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1307 (1994): prohibiting a person from holding an elected or appointed municipal and county office at the same time.

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