HB 589 (2006): establishing a committee to study gifts and political contributions.

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HB 589 (2006)

establishing a committee to study gifts and political contributions.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 14, 2005, September 20, 2005, September 27, 2005, October 4, 2005, October 11, 2005, October 18, 2005, October 25, 2005, November 1, 2005, November 8, 2005, November 15, 2005 and November 22, 2005. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 18, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • September 14, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Whalley>
  • September 20, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • September 27, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, -12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 4, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, -12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 11, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, -12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 18, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • October 25, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308/LOB
  • November 1, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • November 8, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, = =
  • November 15, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308/LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • November 22, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308/LOB <Rep Drisko>

Votes

  • January 18, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 1:00 RM308,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Retained in committee
  • September 1, 2005: (Ret Subcom: Reps Whalley, Drisko, O'Brien, J Allen, Biundo, Splaine, Clemons & Weed)
  • September 14, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 14 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Whalley>
  • September 20, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 20 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • September 27, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 27 10:00-12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 4, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 4 10:00-12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 11, 2005: ==CANCELLED== Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 11 10:00-12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 11, 2005: RESCHED- Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 11 10:00-12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 18, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 18 10:00-12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 18, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 18 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • October 25, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 25 10:00 RM308/LOB
  • November 1, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 1 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • November 8, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 8 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • November 8, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 8 9:00
  • November 15, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 15 10:00 RM308/LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • November 22, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 22 9:30 RM308/LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • December 1, 2005: Comm Rprt for Jan 18: ITL (vote 11-3; RC)
  • January 18, 2006: ITL MA, VV

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