HB 235-FN-LOCAL (1997): requiring a special election to be held when a vacancy occurs in the office of county sheriff.

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HB 235-FN-LOCAL (1997)

requiring a special election to be held when a vacancy occurs in the office of county sheriff.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. David Welch (Rock 18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ12,P176
  • January 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/14/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN29 11:00 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • February 20, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ33,P768

Laws It Would Change

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