HB 279 (1996): relative to the jurisdiction of the ballot law commission.

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HB 279 (1996)

relative to the jurisdiction of the ballot law commission.

  • 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 public hearings on February 2, 1995 and March 7, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 12–6. On March 15, 1995 the bill was referred to the Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held work sessions on April 20, 1995, May 9, 1995 and May 23, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–5. On January 4, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Dykstra (Hills 42) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Wasson (Straf 10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • March 7, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • April 20, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • May 9, 1995, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • May 23, 1995, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • January 4, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ11,P148
  • January 5, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/10/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • February 2, 1995: HEARING FEB02 10:30 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • March 7, 1995: CONTINUED HEARING MAR07 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • March 7, 1995: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR15 (VOTE 12-6)
  • March 15, 1995: RE-REFERRED TO CON & STAT VV; HJ39,P1129
  • April 20, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS APR20 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • May 9, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY09 11:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&STA
  • May 23, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY23 10:30 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&STA
  • October 18, 1995: RE-REF MAJ REPORT ITL FOR 1996 SESSION (VOTE 12-5)
  • January 4, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ5,P212

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