HB 1161 (1994): relative to the authority of the state to regulate political advertising which is broadcast.

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HB 1161 (1994)

relative to the authority of the state to regulate political advertising which is broadcast.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1. On March 10, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302
  • April 6, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • March 10, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 1994, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ7,P181
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • February 8, 1994: HEARING FEB08 11:00 RM302 FOR: CON & STAT
  • March 2, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 14-1)
  • March 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5268>; HC30,P886
  • March 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ34,P1086-1087 + 1110
  • March 22, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ9,P226
  • April 6, 1994: HEARING APR06 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT ITL MAY03
  • May 3, 1994: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ14,P352

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