HB 354 (1997): repealing the exemption for social activities from political expenditure and contribution reporting requirements.

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HB 354 (1997)

repealing the exemption for social activities from political expenditure and contribution reporting requirements.

  • 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 6, 1997. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 1997 and February 18, 1997. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 8–7. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. K. Rogers (Merr 22) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • February 18, 1997, 9:00 AM: 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,P252
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 6, 1997: HEARING FEB06 10:30 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • February 6, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS STRITCH, A TORR, BOUTIN, BUCKLEY & ALMY)
  • February 11, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB11 AFTER EXECS RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • February 18, 1997: SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESS FEB18 9:00 RM308,LOB FOR:ELEC LAW
  • February 27, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 8-7)
  • February 27, 1997: MIN REPORT OTP
  • March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ38A,P1098

Laws It Would Change

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