HB 314 (1997): relative to spending caps for state political candidates.
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HB 314 (1997)
relative to spending caps for state political 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 18, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–2. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Simmons (Rock 25) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Noyes (Rock 26)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- February 20, 1997, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
Votes
- March 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ17,P250
- January 22, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/22/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 10:00 RM308,LOB FOR:ELECTION LAW
- February 20, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 01:00 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
- February 27, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 13-2)
- March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ38A,P1098