HB 458 (2005): allowing towns to permit limited youth voting in municipal elections.
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HB 458 (2005)
allowing towns to permit limited youth voting in municipal elections.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–4. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lee Hammond (D - Graf 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
Votes
- March 30, 2005, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
- February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 10:00 RM308,LOB
- March 23, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Mar 30 (vote 10-4;Reg)
- March 23, 2005: Min Report OTP
- March 30, 2005: ITL MA VV
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