HB 1176 (1992): relative to a state referendum question on increasing the size of the senate and decreasing the size of the house.

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HB 1176 (1992)

relative to a state referendum question on increasing the size of the senate and decreasing the size of the house.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–1. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Teague (Merr 18) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Guest (Graf 12)
  • Rep. Caswell (Rock 12)
  • Rep. Weeks (Merr 21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1992, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 3, 1992, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • January 23, 1992: HEARING JAN23 11:30 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • February 25, 1992: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR03 (VOTE 11-1)
  • March 3, 1992: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ52,P1348

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