HB 345-LOCAL (1997): relative to the hours polls are open in cities and towns.
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HB 345-LOCAL (1997)
relative to the hours polls are open in cities and towns.
- 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 11, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 11, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 26, 1997 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Wall (Straf 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kaen (Straf 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ17,P251
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 6, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS HART, FLANAGAN & J FOSTER)
- February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB11 11:30 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
- February 11, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB11 AFTER EXECS RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
- February 18, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB26 (VOTE 15-1;CC)
- February 26, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ29,P583