HB 503-FN-LOCAL (1997): relative to direct recall elections.

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HB 503-FN-LOCAL (1997)

relative to direct recall elections.

  • 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 19, 1997. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–2. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 230–124.

Sponsors

  • Rep. D'Allesandro (Hills 46) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Ferguson (Hills 13)
  • Rep. McCann (Straf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ17,P258
  • February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 19, 1997: HEARING FEB19 10:00 RM308,LOB FOR:ELECTION LAW
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 13-2)
  • March 4, 1997: MIN REPORT OTP
  • March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED RC(230-124); HJ38A,P1099-1102

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