HB 154 (2002): relative to candidates of parties nominated by nomination papers and relative to vacancies for office on a party ticket.

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HB 154 (2002)

relative to candidates of parties nominated by nomination papers and relative to vacancies for office on a party ticket.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • 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 committee held a work session on March 28, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 1, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1479). On June 7, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Roberge Sub Motion of Rereferred to Committee” on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On January 17, 2002 the Senate voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2001, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • March 28, 2001, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Stritch>
  • May 22, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Sen. Roberge Sub Motion of Rereferred to Committee — 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 11:30 RM308,LOB
  • March 28, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 28 9:30 RM308,LOB <Rep Stritch>
  • April 3, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • April 3, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0600}(New Title); HC31, p762-763
  • April 18, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1093-1094 + 1178
  • May 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • May 22, 2001: Hearing; May 22, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC21
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1479},(New Title), [06/07/01]; SC29, Pg.19-21
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1479},(New Title), [not voted on]
  • June 7, 2001: Sen. Roberge Sub Motion of Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 15, 2002: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate, [01/17/02]; SC4
  • January 17, 2002: Inexpedient to Legislate, Division 14y - 10n, MA
  • January 24, 2002: Sen. Gordon Served Notice of Reconsideration

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