HB 461-FN (2001): requiring all officers and officials elected by either or both houses of the legislature to file certain reports and register as political committees.
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HB 461-FN (2001)
requiring all officers and officials elected by either or both houses of the legislature to file certain reports and register as political committees.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The committee held a work session on March 28, 2001. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–8. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 193–99.
Sponsors
- Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 10)
- Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 1)
- Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 7)
- Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 20)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 2001, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- March 28, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Rollo>
Votes
- April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
- April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
- April 25, 2001, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 193, nays 99, passed
The Docket
- January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ18, p246
- February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
- February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 1:15 RM308,LOB
- March 28, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 28 1:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Rollo>
- April 10, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Apr 19 (vote 11-8;Reg<II>)
- April 10, 2001: Min Report OTP
- April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
- April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
- April 25, 2001: ITL Report Adopted DIV(193-99); HJ41, p1223