HB 1378 (1996): relating to expenditures by political parties.

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HB 1378 (1996)

relating to expenditures by political parties.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 1996. The committee held work sessions on January 18, 1996 and January 25, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–2. On March 6, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. D. Soucy (Hills 42)
  • Rep. Hilliard (Straf 14)
  • Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31)
  • Rep. C. Moore (Merr 19)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Sen. Larsen (SD15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • January 18, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • January 25, 1996, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ4,P132
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 9, 1996: HEARING JAN09 11:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • January 18, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN18 01:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • January 18, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP SCOTT)
  • January 25, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN25 02:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-2)
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ37,P1319

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