HB 82 (2005): relative to political committees of political parties.
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HB 82 (2005)
relative to political committees of political parties.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
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 committee held a work session on January 18, 2005. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–6. On February 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1148). The committee's amendment (1148) was rejected on a voice vote on April 21, 2005. On April 21, 2005 the Senate failed “Recommit” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassen. On April 21, 2005 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a voice vote. On April 21, 2005 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to kill it, on a motion by Sen. Boyce.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2005, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- January 18, 2005, 1:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
- April 6, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- February 9, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 21, 2005, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, failed
- April 21, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, failed
The Docket
- December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
- January 12, 2005: Hearing Jan 12 1:45 RM308,LOB
- January 18, 2005: Subcom Work Session Jan 18 1:45 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
- January 27, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 9 (vote 12-6;Reg)
- January 27, 2005: Min Report OTP
- January 27, 2005: Prop Maj Am{0040}(New Title)
- February 9, 2005: Maj Am{0040}, AA DIV(234-127); Passed with Am VV
- March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
- April 6, 2005: Hearing; April 6, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC14
- April 14, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1148} [04/21/05]; SC16, Pg.5
- April 21, 2005: Committee Amendment(1148}, AF, VV
- April 21, 2005: Sen. Hassen Moved Recommit, MF, VV
- April 21, 2005: Ought to Pass, MF, VV
- April 21, 2005: Sen Hassen Moved Laid on Table, Division 9Y-13N, MF
- April 21, 2005: Sen. Boyce Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, Division 13Y-9N, MA