HB 1226 (2000): relative to vacancies in the office of United States senator.

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HB 1226 (2000)

relative to vacancies in the office of United States senator.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 6, 2000. The committee held a work session on January 27, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 9, 2000. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 268–56.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 6, 2000, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • March 9, 2000, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 268, nays 56, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ5, p91
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 6, 2000: Hearing Jan 6 10:30 RM308,LOB
  • January 25, 2000: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session Jan 25 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • January 27, 2000: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Jan 27 (after session) RM308,LOB
  • February 22, 2000: Maj Report ITL for Mar 9 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 9, 2000: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Wendelboe; HJ22, p618
  • March 9, 2000: ITL Report Adopted DIV(268-56); HJ22, p655

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 161 (2005): relative to vacancies in the office of United States senator.

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