HB 1491 (1998): making the second Tuesday in April, rather than the second Tuesday in March, the election day for all local offices and for official ballot voting.

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HB 1491 (1998)

making the second Tuesday in April, rather than the second Tuesday in March, the election day for all local offices and for official ballot voting.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Fesh (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dodge (Rock 4)
  • Rep. Letourneau (Rock 13)
  • Rep. G. Katsakiores (Rock 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 1998, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ3,P110
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • February 10, 1998: HEARING FEB10 2:30 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ21,P1118

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 334 (1998): changing election day for towns from the second Tuesday in March to the third Saturday in April.

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