HB 618-FN (1991): adding the choice of "none of the above" to state election ballots.

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HB 618-FN (1991)

adding the choice of "none of the above" to state election ballots.

  • 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 26, 1991. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House send it back to committee, by a vote of 8–3. On March 19, 1991 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to consider on 03/19/1991”, on a motion by Rep. Gross & Chambers. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 19, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ23,P298
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 26, 1991: HEARING FEB26 11:30 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR20 (VOTE 8-3)
  • March 14, 1991: MIN REPORT RE-REF
  • March 19, 1991: REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER ON MAR19, MA 2/3VV; HJ53A,P1142
  • March 19, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ53A,P1142

Laws It Would Change

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