HB 1246 (1994): relative to ballot access for political parties.

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HB 1246 (1994)

relative to ballot access for political parties.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • 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 3, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 8–6. On February 16, 1994 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for report”, on a motion by Rep. A Torr & Trombly. On February 16, 1994 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 186–146, on a motion by Rep. Bove. On February 16, 1994 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gorman (Rock 8) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302

Votes

  • February 16, 1994, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ7,P185
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94 DUE ON 02/10/94
  • February 3, 1994: HEARING FEB03 11:00 RM302 FOR: CON & STAT
  • February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB17 (VOTE 8-6)
  • February 10, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5005>; HC23,P691
  • February 16, 1994: REPS A TORR & TROMBLY SUSP RULES FOR REPORT, MA 2/3VV; HJ27,P824
  • February 16, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; REP BOVE SUBST ITL, MA RC(186-146); ITL REPORT
  • February 16, 1994: ADOPTED VV; HJ27,P824-826

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