HB 377 (1997): relative to primary election petitions.

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HB 377 (1997)

relative to primary election petitions.

  • 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 March 4, 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 18, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Holden (Hills 14) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. A. Torr (Straf 12)
  • Rep. McRae (Hills 7)
  • Sen. Rubens (SD5)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • March 4, 1997, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ17,P253
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB11 11:00 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • March 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR04 03:00 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • March 13, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 18, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ40A,P1166

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1520-FN (1998): relative to primary petitions, the preparation of voting materials, and format options for disclosing 1998 campaign information, and prohibiting candidates from multi-seat districts from being nominated by more than one party.

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