SB 71 (2005): relative to amending warrant articles in towns that have adopted the official ballot form of town meeting.

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SB 71 (2005)

relative to amending warrant articles in towns that have adopted the official ballot form of town meeting.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 10, 2005 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. The bill died on the table when the session ended on January 4, 2006, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 10, 2005, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • January 26, 2005: Hearing; January 26, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC9
  • February 24, 2005: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate,[03/10/05]; SC9
  • March 10, 2005: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • March 10, 2005: Sen. Bragdon Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • January 4, 2006: Died On The Table

Laws It Would Change

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