HB 275 (2003): establishing a committee to study ballot reform.

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HB 275 (2003)

establishing a committee to study ballot reform.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 28, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2003, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • April 2, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • January 21, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/21/2003
  • January 28, 2003: Hearing Jan 28 11:30 RM308,LOB
  • March 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 12 (Vote 14-2;CC)
  • March 12, 2003: Passed; HJ23, p543 + 590
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • April 2, 2003: Hearing; April 2, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC16
  • April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/10/03]; SC17
  • April 10, 2003: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

Related Bills

  • HB 48 (2005): establishing a committee to study ballot reform.
  • HB 531 (2001): establishing a committee to study ballot reform.

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