HB 546 (1997): relative to the form of the presidential primary election ballots.

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HB 546 (1997)

relative to the form of the presidential primary election ballots.

  • 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 public hearings on February 26, 1997 and March 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–5. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM308LOB :ELECTION LAW
  • March 4, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • April 9, 1997, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 12, 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,P260
  • February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 26, 1997: HEARING FEB26 11:00 RM308LOB :ELECTION LAW
  • March 4, 1997: CONTINUED HEARING MAR04 09:30 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR12 (VOTE 10-5)
  • March 12, 1997: PASSED VV; HJ38A,P1102 + 1110
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ8,P154
  • April 9, 1997: HEARING APR09 11:45 RM104,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • May 22, 1997: COMM REPORT ITL FOR MAY28 (VOTE 6-0)
  • May 28, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ21,P429

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 359 (1995): relative to the form of the primary and general election ballots.

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