HB 248-LOCAL (1997): prohibiting all persons except candidates who appear on the ballot from performing electioneering activities within 100 feet of the door of the polling place and relative to campaign signs held by candidates.
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HB 248-LOCAL (1997)
prohibiting all persons except candidates who appear on the ballot from performing electioneering activities within 100 feet of the door of the polling place and relative to campaign signs held by candidates.
- 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 February 5, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 11, 1997. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–2. On February 26, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Vaillancourt (Hills 44) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
Votes
- February 26, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ12,P177
- January 15, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/15/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB05 10:00 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
- February 6, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS HORTON, P KRUEGER & J CLEMONS)
- February 11, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB11 AFTER EXECS RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
- February 19, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB26 (VOTE 13-2)
- February 19, 1997: MIN REPORT OTP
- February 26, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ29,P590-591