SB 218 (2005): eliminating straight ticket voting.

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SB 218 (2005)

eliminating straight ticket voting.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on February 3, 2005 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 24, 2005 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 13–10.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 24, 2005, Senate: Inexpedient to legislate Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Larsen — yeas 13, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • February 3, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • February 16, 2005: Hearing; February 16, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC7
  • February 17, 2005: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [02/24/05]; SC8
  • February 24, 2005: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 13Y-10N, MA

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