HB 407 (1997): relative to absentee voting.

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HB 407 (1997)

relative to absentee voting.

  • 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 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 26, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Holden (Hills 14) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Belvin (Hills 14)
  • Rep. Dokmo (Hills 14)
  • Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36)
  • Rep. Bergin (Hills 16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ17,P254
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 11:00 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • February 18, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB26 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ29,P583

Laws It Would Change

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