HB 1460-LOCAL (1996): relative to holding a lottery to encourage voter participation.

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HB 1460-LOCAL (1996)

relative to holding a lottery to encourage voter participation.

  • 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 23, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–1. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hemon (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ4,P135
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 23, 1996: HEARING JAN23 11:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB21 (VOTE 12-1)
  • February 21, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ30,P1100

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