HB 156 (1997): eliminating straight ticket voting.

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HB 156 (1997)

eliminating straight ticket voting.

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

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 16, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House make no recommendation on a tied vote, 9–9, which carries no majority. On March 18, 1997 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 149–206, on a motion by Rep. Kaen. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Manning (Ches 9) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Kaen (Straf 7)
  • Rep. Keans (Straf 16)
  • Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30)
  • Rep. Hunt (Ches 10)
  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • February 20, 1997, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • March 18, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ10,P155
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/08/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 16, 1997: HEARING JAN16 10:00 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • February 19, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS ROOT, HORTON & MCDONALD)
  • February 20, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 08:30 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • March 13, 1997: MAJ REPORT WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION FOR MAR18 (VOTE 9-9)
  • March 18, 1997: REP KAEN MOVED OTP, ML RC(149-206); REP ARNOLD MOVED ITL, ITL
  • March 18, 1997: REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ40B,P1213-1215

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 116 (2000): eliminating straight ticket voting.
  • HB 364 (2001): eliminating straight ticket voting.
  • SB 31 (2002): eliminating straight ticket voting.
  • HB 632 (1995): relative to repealing laws providing for straight ticket voting, repealing laws that give preferential ballot position to the incumbent majority party, and prohibiting a candidate from being the nominee of more than one party.
  • HB 411 (1999): requiring voters to present identification.

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