HB 159 (2001): relative to removal of political advertising.

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HB 159 (2001)

relative to removal of political advertising.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–4. On February 22, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • February 22, 2001, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ15, p170
  • January 9, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2001
  • January 16, 2001: Hearing Jan 16 10:30 RM308,LOB
  • February 13, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Feb 22 (vote 15-4;Reg)
  • February 22, 2001: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ20, p295

Laws It Would Change

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