SB 489 (2004): relative to requests for special elections.

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SB 489 (2004)

relative to requests for special elections.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 18, 2004 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • March 31, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • January 21, 2004: Hearing; January 21, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
  • March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/17/04]; SC11
  • March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 18, 2004: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • March 31, 2004: Hearing Mar 31 11:00 RM308,LOB
  • April 1, 2004: Maj Report ITL for Apr 15 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • April 15, 2004: ITL Report Adopted

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