HB 247 (1999): relative to voting by secret ballot at town meetings.

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HB 247 (1999)

relative to voting by secret ballot at town meetings.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 10, 1999 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm 301,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ12, p152
  • January 11, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 1/11/99 due on
  • January 20, 1999: Hearing Jan 20 11:00 Rm 301,LOB
  • February 3, 1999: Maj Report ITL for Feb 10 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • February 10, 1999: ITL report adopted; HJ18, p280

Laws It Would Change

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