HB 431-FN-LOCAL (2005): relative to competing articles and official ballot voting.
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HB 431-FN-LOCAL (2005)
relative to competing articles and official ballot voting.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 16, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
- April 20, 2005, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- May 5, 2005, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
- February 16, 2005: Hearing Feb 16 3:00 RM301,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
- February 25, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 14-0;CC)
- February 25, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0478}(New Title)
- March 23, 2005: Passed with Am
- March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
- April 20, 2005: Hearing; April 20, 2005, Room 103, LOB 3:45 p.m.; SC15
- April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/05/05]; SC18
- May 5, 2005: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV