HB 531 (2001): establishing a committee to study ballot reform.
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HB 531 (2001)
establishing a committee to study ballot reform.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2001. The committee held a work session on March 21, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2001 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Burnham (D - Ches 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 20, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- March 21, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB,Ofc <Rep Flanagan>
The Docket
- January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ18, p249
- February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
- March 20, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 20 10:30 RM308,LOB
- March 21, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 21 11:00 RM308,LOB,Ofc <Rep Flanagan>
- March 27, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 27 10:30 RM308,LOB
- March 27, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Apr 5 (vote 17-0;CC)
- April 5, 2001: ITL Report Adopted; HJ30, p680
Related Bills
- HB 275 (2003): establishing a committee to study ballot reform.
- HB 48 (2005): establishing a committee to study ballot reform.
- HB 128 (2007): establishing a committee to study ballot reform.