HB 634-LOCAL (1997): relative to removal from office of certain municipal officials by voters.
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HB 634-LOCAL (1997)
relative to removal from office of certain municipal officials by voters.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
On January 29, 1997 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997”, on a motion by Rep. Wheeler & Burling. It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Welch (Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Weyler (Rock 18)
- Rep. J. Flanders (Rock 18)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 27, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, RM308LOB :ELECTION LAW
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: REPS WHEELER & BURLING SUSP RULES FOR INTRO ON LEGIS SIGNED OFF AFTER JAN 17, MA 2/3VV; HJ17,P275
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ17,P278
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/06/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 27, 1997: HEARING FEB27 10:30 RM308LOB :ELECTION LAW
- March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ38A,P1082
Related Bills
- HB 1201 (1990): relative to the recall of elected town officials.