HB 1237-FN-LOCAL (2006): requiring matching expenditures when public money is paid for purposes of electioneering.
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HB 1237-FN-LOCAL (2006)
requiring matching expenditures when public money is paid for purposes of electioneering.
- 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 unanimously, 16–0, 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: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS”, by a vote of 13 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert Mead (R - Hills 4)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2006, 9:30 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 9:30 RM308/LOB
- February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: ref Interim Study for March 7 (vote 16-0; CC)
- March 7, 2006: Interim Study, MA, VV
- May 24, 2006: ref to Election Law for Interim Study
- October 17, 2006: Interim Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS (vote 13-0)