HB 479-FN-LOCAL (1995): requiring that the hours of polling in a town be determined at the town meeting held prior to each state election.

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HB 479-FN-LOCAL (1995)

requiring that the hours of polling in a town be determined at the town meeting held prior to each state election.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1995 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Ham (Graf 4) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ11,P157
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • February 14, 1995: HEARING FEB14 11:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • March 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR15 (VOTE 10-1;CC)
  • March 15, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ39,P1102

Laws It Would Change

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