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
Related Bills
- HB 1635-FN-LOCAL (2006): relative to direct recall elections.
- HB 643-FN (1991): relative to the recall of elected public officials.
- HB 430-FN-LOCAL (1993): establishing a recall procedure for elected state and local public officials.