HB 227 (2005): relative to undeclared voters at primary elections.

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HB 227 (2005)

relative to undeclared voters at primary elections.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 23, 2005. On February 23, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 256–87.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • February 23, 2005, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 256, nays 87, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • January 27, 2005: Hearing Jan 27 9:30 RM308,LOB
  • February 17, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Feb 23 (vote 14-1;CC)
  • February 23, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Vaillancourt
  • February 23, 2005: ITL MA DIV(256-87)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 258 (2009): relative to undeclared voters at primary elections.

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