HB 1403 (2006): relative to explanations of proposed constitutional amendments appearing on the ballot.
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HB 1403 (2006)
relative to explanations of proposed constitutional amendments appearing on the ballot.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- 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 February 14, 2006. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 166–132. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6)
- Rep. Paul Hopfgarten (R - Rock 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, RM308/LOB
- March 23, 2006, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- March 7, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 166, nays 132, passed
- May 4, 2006, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Election Law
- February 14, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 14 1:00 RM308/LOB
- February 24, 2006: Maj Rprt: OTP for March 7 (vote 11-3; RC)
- February 24, 2006: Min Rprt: ITL
- March 7, 2006: Passed, MA, RC (166-132)
- March 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
- March 23, 2006: Hearing; March 23, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC11
- April 20, 2006: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/04/06]; SC16
- May 4, 2006: Inexpedient to legislate, MA, VV