HB 247 (2003): relative to processing absentee ballots.
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HB 247 (2003)
relative to processing absentee ballots.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2003 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ8, p112
- January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
- January 22, 2003: Hearing Jan 22 10:30 RM308,LOB
- February 5, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Feb 13 (Vote 16-1;CC)
- February 13, 2003: ITL Report Adopted
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 351 (2005): relative to the time for counting absentee ballots.
- HB 368 (2001): relative to the time for processing absentee ballots.