HB 1467 (1996): relative to anonymous political campaign communications.

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HB 1467 (1996)

relative to anonymous political campaign communications.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 public hearings on January 30, 1996 and February 6, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 16–0. On March 6, 1996 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on July 24, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 1.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McCann (Straf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • February 6, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • July 24, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ4,P136
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 30, 1996: HEARING JAN30 11:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • February 6, 1996: CONTINUED HEARING FEB06 11:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR MAR05 (VOTE 16-0)
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: REFERRED TO CON & STAT FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ37,P1323
  • April 2, 1996: (INT STUDY SUBCOM: REPS C ADAMS, STRITCH, ARNOLD, HEMON & SPLAINE)
  • July 24, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUL24 01:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&
  • October 16, 1996: INT STUDY REPT: NOT REC FOR LEG IN 1997 (VOTE 16-1)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 576 (1997): relative to anonymous political campaign literature or communications.

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