CACR 7 (1997): relating to term limits for United States Representatives and Senators. Providing that the terms of office for the members of the United States Congress from New Hampshire shall be limited to 12 consecutive years, so long as such restriction does not viol

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CACR 7 (1997)

relating to term limits for United States Representatives and Senators. Providing that the terms of office for the members of the United States Congress from New Hampshire shall be limited to 12 consecutive years, so long as such restriction does not viol

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1997. The committee held a work session on January 28, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–2. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Weber (Graf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • January 28, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • February 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ10,P157
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/08/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 23, 1997: HEARING JAN23 09:30 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • January 23, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS FLANAGAN, BOUTIN, LANGLEY, J FOSTER & J CLEMONS)
  • January 28, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN28 10:00 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • February 5, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 13-2)
  • February 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ22,P404

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