HB 436 (2002): eliminating nomination of a party by nomination papers.
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HB 436 (2002)
eliminating nomination of a party by nomination papers.
- 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 March 15, 2001. The committee held a work session on March 28, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–6. 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 adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House adopted “Recommitted to Elec Law” on a voice vote. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–8. On January 2, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 44) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Sandra Reeves (R - Hills 37)
- Rep. Robert Clegg (R - Hills 23)
- Rep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 31)
- Rep. Marc Pappas (R - Hills 48)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- March 28, 2001, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Stritch>
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 26, 2001, House: Recommitted to Elec Law — voice vote, passed
- January 2, 2002, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ18, p245
- February 1, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/1/2001
- February 20, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 10:00 RM308,LOB
- March 15, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 15 1:00 RM308,LOB
- March 28, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 28 9:30 RM308,LOB <Rep Stritch>
- April 10, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Apr 19 (vote 12-6;Reg<II>)
- 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: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
- April 26, 2001: Recommitted to Elec Law, Rep Stritch MA VV; HJ41, p1223
- April 26, 2001: Retained in Committee
- December 20, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Jan 2 (vote 10-8;Reg)
- January 2, 2002: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ5, p212