HB 446 (1997): prohibiting candidates of one party from accepting the nomination of another party.
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HB 446 (1997)
prohibiting candidates of one party from accepting the nomination of another party.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- 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 pass it by a vote of 9–8. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 1997. The committee voted 5–1 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Arnold (Hills 20) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. M. Brown (Merr 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- February 20, 1997, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- April 16, 1997, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
Votes
- March 18, 1997, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 28, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ17,P255
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 1:30 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
- February 19, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS ROOT, HORTON & MCDONALD)
- February 20, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 08:30 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
- March 13, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR18 (VOTE 9-8)
- March 18, 1997: PASSED VV; HJ40C,P1225 + 1253
- March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ10,P181
- April 16, 1997: HEARING APR16 11:15 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
- May 22, 1997: COMM REPORT ITL FOR MAY28 (VOTE 5-1)
- May 28, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ21,P423