HB 1286 (2006): authorizing the secretary of state to initiate recounts.

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HB 1286 (2006)

authorizing the secretary of state to initiate recounts.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 19, 2006. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 2, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal, Feb 15, Without Objection”. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2006, 11:30 AM: public hearing, RM308/LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Election Law
  • January 19, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 19 11:30 RM308/LOB
  • January 26, 2006: Maj Rprt: ITL for Feb 1 (vote 11-5; RC)
  • January 26, 2006: Min Rprt: OTP
  • February 2, 2006: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal, Feb 15, Without Objection
  • February 15, 2006: ITL, MA, VV HJ 19a, pg 1174

Laws It Would Change

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