HR 10 (1997): requesting that certain media entities refrain from prematurely proclaiming the winners in state and federal elections.

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HR 10 (1997)

requesting that certain media entities refrain from prematurely proclaiming the winners in state and federal elections.

  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • 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 January 30, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 26, 1997 the House voted to adopt it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ12,P177
  • January 15, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/15/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 30, 1997: HEARING JAN30 10:00 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
  • February 19, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB26 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • February 19, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0203>; HC24,P475
  • February 26, 1997: ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ29,P583 + 600

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