HB 1219 (2006): prohibiting the use of public funds to advocate for the success or defeat of a candidate or ballot question.

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HB 1219 (2006)

prohibiting the use of public funds to advocate for the success or defeat of a candidate or ballot question.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2006. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “REC FOR LEGIS IN 2007”, by a vote of 10 to 3.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2006, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, RM308/LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • January 26, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 26 11:30 RM308/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: ref Interim Study for March 7 (vote 15-1; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Interim Study, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: ref to Election Law for Interim Study
  • October 17, 2006: Interim Study Report: REC FOR LEGIS IN 2007 (vote 10-3)

Laws It Would Change

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