HB 1527 (2000): relative to false statements about candidates.
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HB 1527 (2000)
relative to false statements about candidates.
- 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 13, 2000. The committee held a work session on February 9, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–5. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Bruce Hunter (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 44)
- Rep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 44)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 2000, 9:45 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- February 9, 2000, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
Votes
- March 9, 2000, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ5, p102
- January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
- January 13, 2000: Hearing Jan 13 9:45 RM308,LOB
- February 9, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 9 11:00 RM308,LOB
- February 22, 2000: Maj Report ITL for Mar 9 (vote 11-5;Reg)
- March 9, 2000: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ22, p645