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

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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