HB 48 (2005): establishing a committee to study ballot reform.

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HB 48 (2005)

establishing a committee to study ballot reform.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2005. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–5. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • January 12, 2005: Hearing Jan 12 9:30 RM308,LOB
  • March 22, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Mar 30 (vote 12-5;Reg)
  • March 22, 2005: Min Report OTP
  • March 30, 2005: ITL MA VV

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